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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fourth Day, Chapters 13 thru 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Belgian cavalry flee?
(a) They secretly root for Napoleon's victory.
(b) They are afraid to attack the more experienced French cavalry.
(c) They had belonged to the French cavalry the year previously.
(d) They do not like the Prince of Orange.

2. What is the Duke of Wellington's army doing?
(a) Advancing to flank Napoleon's heavy cavalry.
(b) Driving West to cut off Napoleon's supply line.
(c) Retreating in an orderly fashion.
(d) Driving East to cut off Napoleon's supply line.

3. How are the Brunswickers identified?
(a) Green coats.
(b) Feathers in their caps.
(c) Yellow coats.
(d) Black coats.

4. What is the Duchess of Richmond preparing to give?
(a) A recital.
(b) A sumptuous ball in a large rented house.
(c) A dinner party.
(d) A report of the French invasion to the Belgium king.

5. What is the Emperor's signal to start the battle?
(a) A single cannon shot.
(b) A dozen bugle tones.
(c) A 21 gun rifle salute.
(d) Three cannon shots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jane discover?

2. From where do Harper and Sharpe withdraw?

3. What does the bugle call the French to do?

4. What is a backdrop to the possibility of a battle in the morning?

5. How does the Duke of Wellington consider his English cavalry?

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