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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 The Forty-Niner, pgs. 54-109.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much are they charging for claret at the hotel in St. Louis?
(a) Fifteen dollars.
(b) Five dollars.
(c) One dollar.
(d) They aren't charging, it is free.

2. What briefly about Grattan Nugent-Hare scares Flashman?
(a) Grattan served in the British Army at the same time that Flashman did.
(b) Grattan seems like an unstable crazy person.
(c) Grattan pulls a gun on Flashman in order to intimidate him.
(d) Grattan knew Flashman's wife, Elspeth in England.

3. What does Flashman do that leads to rebellion?
(a) He takes the Cimarron Road.
(b) He lowers the food rations.
(c) He decides to head back to Council Grove.
(d) He abandons the caravan.

4. When asked if he condoned Washington's treatment of the American Indian, how does Flashman reply?
(a) He says that he doesn't condone it, but he doesn't condemn it.
(b) He says that not only does he not condone it, he condemns it.
(c) He says that he doesn't really know anything about it.
(d) He says that he definitely condones it.

5. Which of Susie's girls does Flashman sleep with first?
(a) Stephanie.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Marie.
(d) Cleonie.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the two best guides aren't available to take the party across the prairie, who does Susie deem worthy to lead?

2. Which of Susie's girls does Flashman notice in particular?

3. What happens to Flashman after the argument in the Traveler's Club?

4. Where do Flashman and Spring go for refuge when they become fugitives?

5. Who does Flashman learn are Susie's spies?

(see the answer key)

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