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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the result of the Prince of Orange's failure to order the Hanoverian line into squares?
(a) They retreat in disorderly fashion.
(b) They make a line.
(c) They begin an orderly retreat.
(d) They are almost all slaughtered.

2. What happens to the farmland around Quatre Bras?
(a) The land is totally decimated.
(b) A battle is still waging there.
(c) It is suddenly full of French cavalry.
(d) It is deserted.

3. Where do the Cuirassiers ride?
(a) They ride to flank Wellington.
(b) West to threaten the thin British line.
(c) Forward towards the heavy horse of the Prussians.
(d) They ride east to cut off the reserves of the Prince of Orange.

4. What does Wellington do about the troops' baggage?
(a) Sends it to the rear.
(b) Has it assembled where the troops can reach it for ammo.
(c) Sends it to be joined with that of the Prince of Orange's supply line.
(d) Lines it up in front of them to delay the French infantry.

5. What does the Prince of Orange do to cover his embarrassment from the previous day?
(a) Says the knock on his head addled his brains.
(b) Asks Sharpe about the encounter with Lord Rossendale.
(c) Makes an exaggerated analysis of the allied lines.
(d) Blusters his way through planning his army's assignment.

6. What does Rebecque want of Sharpe?
(a) Rebecque wants Sharpe to make peace with the Prince.
(b) To take charge of a forward expedition.
(c) To lead a small group of soldiers for reconaissance.
(d) To be Rebecque's second in a duel.

7. What is the weather like as the British wait for Napoleon's army?
(a) Clear and very cold.
(b) Overcast and about to rain.
(c) Driving rain and wind.
(d) Clear and warm.

8. What is von Bulow's Fourth corp supposed to do?
(a) Lead the 2nd wave after the sharpshooters.
(b) Lead an advance on Waterloo to fight side by side with Wellington.
(c) Hold in reserve.
(d) Move forward to feint an attack and draw the heavy cavalry to the left flank of Wellington's army.

9. Upon what does the main French infantry advance?
(a) The Belgian pikes.
(b) The ridge.
(c) The Belgian infantry.
(d) The Prussian army's infantry.

10. How are Napoleon's men dressed?
(a) In their finest uniforms with gold and silver plumes that gleam in the weak sunshine.
(b) In several different styles from various campaigns.
(c) In drab grey.
(d) Like a ragtag Army.

11. What forms the rear guard of the Duke of Wellington's army?
(a) The pikemen.
(b) The sharpshooter brigade.
(c) The elite infantry.
(d) The horse artillery and cavalry.

12. What are many of the British redcoats doing as they wait?
(a) Throwing dice.
(b) Writing home.
(c) Smoking clay pipes.
(d) Playing cards.

13. With what are the British redcoats' canteens filled?
(a) Rum or gin.
(b) Water.
(c) Medicinal tea.
(d) Coffee.

14. What does Rossendale resolve to do the next day?
(a) Regain his honor.
(b) Humiliate Sharpe.
(c) Kill Sharpe.
(d) He makes no resolutions.

15. Why does Sharpe go over to Rossendale?
(a) To tell Rossendale he withdraws his challenge.
(b) To help him as he is fighting three soldiers.
(c) To confront Rossendale.
(d) To tell him orders from the Duke of Wellington.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe ask of Rossendale?

2. What does Sharpe do to the pistol?

3. Who does Sharpe think about in Brussels?

4. About what does Rebecque lecture Sharpe?

5. Where is Wellington preparing for battle?

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