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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Lord Raglan bestow the "privilege" of ordering the whole army to march forward towards the Russians to?
(a) Prince William.
(b) Flashman.
(c) Raglan gives the order himself.
(d) Lord Cardigan.

2. What is Prince William's nickname?
(a) Billy.
(b) Willy.
(c) Bill.
(d) William.

3. What does Lord Raglan chide Flashman for?
(a) Being too nice to Prince William.
(b) Being too strict a teacher on Prince William.
(c) Letting his wife run around with Lord Cardigan.
(d) Being lazy.

4. To what do Raglan and Airey mistakenly attribute Flashman's tears to?
(a) His longing for his wife.
(b) His reputation possibly being ruined.
(c) His own terror during the battle.
(d) Willy's death.

5. Why does Flashman pull strings to join the Board of Ordnance?
(a) Because he wants to impress his wife.
(b) Because he believes it is the safest, and he knows he cannot avoid service.
(c) Because he is in a hurry to prove himself as a hero.
(d) Because he gets along very well with its commander, Lord Cardigan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What country are Britain and France fighting for in order to protect it?

3. What has Flashman clearly been trying to avoid?

4. Why does Flashman teach Cutts a lesson at the pool hall?

5. When Lord Raglan tells Flashman to go after Willy, what does Flashman initially do?

(see the answer key)

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