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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what Is the convoy which comes across the ambush site consist?
(a) French sailors heading for Teste de Buch.
(b) French infantry, supply wagons, and some calvery.
(c) French artillery units.
(d) French rifle units.

2. What does Bampfylde think Killick is?
(a) A pirate.
(b) An officer in the American navy.
(c) A French soldier.
(d) A spy.

3. The man who meets Ducos fought on what front?
(a) Russian.
(b) Spanish.
(c) African.
(d) Prussian.

4. What is Sharpe supposed to do after the first part of his mission is accomplished?
(a) March inland toward Bordeaux.
(b) Go on the bridge building crew.
(c) Head towards Paris.
(d) Return to the British camp.

5. What is the first town which Sharpe's men encounter?
(a) Facture.
(b) Therebey.
(c) Killinbrock.
(d) Poitier.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Ducos threaten Killick?

2. Who does Bampfylde interrogate?

3. Who leads the naval expedition near Gujan?

4. Who joins Sharpe near the river?

5. What do the British decide they need to divert the French from the bridge site?

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