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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Campbell believe that the main Russian advance will be directed?
(a) Back towards Balaclava.
(b) South of the Causeway.
(c) He doesn't think there will be another Russian advance.
(d) North of the Causeway.

2. After finding out about Willy's fate, what does Raglan ask Flashman that seems inappropriate?
(a) He doesn't say anything; just pours himself a cup of tea.
(b) "What will I tell the Queen?"
(c) He inquires after Willy's uniform.
(d) He asks Flashman if he is okay.

3. What country are Britain and France fighting for in order to protect it?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) Britain.

4. Why is Flashman worried about how well Prince William is performing his army duties?
(a) He doesn't really care; he's just happy to be able to go to high society parties.
(b) Because he is doing so well that Flashman is afraid they will be assigned to action.
(c) Because when William does poorly, it reflects poorly on Flashman.
(d) Because William's performance is only average, and Flashman doesn't want him to go to battle before he is ready.

5. Why does Flashman teach Cutts a lesson at the pool hall?
(a) Because Cutts was trying to get involved romantically with his wife.
(b) Because he hustled a game of pool and took 15 pounds from a greenhorn.
(c) Because Cutts insulted Lord Cardigan.
(d) Because Cutts insulted his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Elspeth attend a dance with in May?

2. What diseases are both the British and the Russian armies suffering from?

3. Who does Flashman go to the pool hall with?

4. Why is Elspeth delighted by the friendship/mentor-ship between Flashman and Prince William?

5. How does Flashman teach Cutts a lesson?

(see the answer key)

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