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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 The Seventy-Sixer, pgs. 250-301.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does President Grant ask Flashman to advise Sen. Allison's commission?
(a) Because Elspeth mentions that Flashman is an expert on Native Americans and friends with Spotted Tail.
(b) Because Flashman is his last hope.
(c) Because he is quite taken with Elspeth and wants to get Flashman out of the picture.
(d) Because he takes a liking to Flashman.

2. Why does Flashman travel to the White House?
(a) To speak with Grant about Custer.
(b) To speak with Grant on behalf of the Sioux.
(c) To speak with Grant about Spotted Tail.
(d) To speak with Grant regarding going home to England.

3. What is the first place that the party heads for?
(a) Little Rock.
(b) Santa Fe.
(c) Council Grove.
(d) The Oregon Trail.

4. Who is the Chief-Guard of the expedition?
(a) Wootton.
(b) Flashman.
(c) Grattan Nugent-Hare.
(d) Wild Bill.

5. How many other caravans does Flashman's caravan eventually join?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 12.
(d) 0.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does Captain Spring often quote literature and the Bible in?

2. What type of show does Spotted Tail take Elspeth and Flashman to after their dinner?

3. Who does Flashman confront at the Travelers' Club?

4. Where is Flashman and his party headed once they board the smaller boat?

5. Upon closer inspection of Bent's Fort, what do Flashman and his party find?

(see the answer key)

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