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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 The Forty-Niner, pgs. 109-148.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the raid with Gallantin's men, how does Flashman deal with his "designated" woman?
(a) He uses force on her.
(b) He charms her.
(c) He leaves her alone.
(d) He lets her escape.

2. Flashman knows that Susie will take him in even though he's a fugitive. What does he find out when he goes to her?
(a) That she has married someone else and they are moving to California.
(b) That she has decided to move her whole business to California.
(c) That she has moved to California.
(d) That she hates him and never wants to see him again.

3. What does Captain Spring do for a living?
(a) He runs an illegal slaving operation.
(b) He's a gambler.
(c) He's a preacher.
(d) He sails yachts for wealthy people.

4. Who does Flashman grow quite fond of and call a "good conversationalist?"
(a) Marie.
(b) Cleonie.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Susie.

5. What does Flashman say he can feel aboard the steamship?
(a) The turbulent river.
(b) Fear.
(c) Hope.
(d) Nervousness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does Flashman state he never learned to speak properly?

2. What name does Susie know Flashman as?

3. Who tells Flashman that all of Susie's girls know about his first tryst?

4. What does Flashman do to make himself cry?

5. What does Grattan Nugent-Hare notice about Flashman when he meets him again?

(see the answer key)

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