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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the British's first casualties?
(a) On the Prussian's left flank.
(b) In the reserves where the French sneak up from behind.
(c) On the battalions sheltering beyond the crest of the ridge.
(d) On the Belgian's left flank.

2. What large complexes are near where the British wait?
(a) Monasteries.
(b) Farms.
(c) Convents.
(d) Industries.

3. What does Sharpe ask of Rossendale?
(a) To have Jane back.
(b) A promissory note.
(c) A truce.
(d) To not be such a coward.

4. What does Wellington order the Earl of Uxbridge to do?
(a) Attack the advancing French formations with the British heavy cavalry.
(b) Retreat.
(c) Try to take out the heavy artillery on the South ridge.
(d) Try to flank the Cuirassiers.

5. What does Colonel MacDonnell ask Sharpe?
(a) To get his sharpshooters to protect Wellington's artillery.
(b) To get the Prince of Orange to deploy more of his cavalry to the east.
(c) To get a wagon of ammunition sent down to the chateau.
(d) To lead the charge of the 3rd infantry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Emperor's signal to start the battle?

2. Where does Sharpe meet Harper?

3. Which men are posted to reinforce the garrison defending Hougoumont?

4. What does the Duke see to their south?

5. What happens sometime during the night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between the disposition of the Allied Forces and the French in Chapter 13? For what does this afford the author an opportunity?

2. What gross error in judgment and orders did the Prince of Orange make in Chapter 15?

3. What type of relationship does the contrast of the two opposing generals have to the two armies?

4. How do Sharpe and other British officers react to the sight of Napoleon and what might be the intent of Napoleon in that regard?

5. What explanations about British firing techniques are described in great detail in chapter 15?

6. What new weapon is used, who invented it and why did the description of it stand out among other action scenes?

7. By the end of Chapter 10 what do each of the characters in the story face?

8. What stops the French from pursuing the retreating British army?

9. What makes Rossendale feel better about himself?

10. What does Sharpe tell Rossendale during their encounter in the woods?

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