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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After meeting Omohundro, why are Flashman and Spring on the run from the law?
(a) Because they didn't pay for their drinks.
(b) Because Flashman killed Omohundro.
(c) Because bar fighting is illegal.
(d) Because Spring killed Omohundro.

2. What does Flashman say he has always been good with?
(a) Women.
(b) War.
(c) Politics.
(d) Langauges.

3. Once aboard the steamship, what does Flashman notice about the other passengers?
(a) That they are all white.
(b) That they are all silent.
(c) They they are all poor.
(d) That they are all heading out west to California.

4. What does Flashman show the men that he is arguing with?
(a) A pound with the Queen's picture on it.
(b) A place on his head where he was "scalped" by a Native American.
(c) A scar that he got while in a bar fight.
(d) A tattoo of the British flag.

5. How does Flashman react to Susie's solution to get him out of New Orleans?
(a) He tries to escape from Susie's.
(b) He is surprised, but feins awe and love.
(c) He is surprised, but he's also happy to be with Susie.
(d) He is surprised, but also angry at Susie for deceiving him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Flashman do to make himself cry?

3. What is Susie's solution to get Flashman out of New Orleans?

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

5. In Part 1, The Forty-Niner, how old does Flashman say that he is while writing the memoir?

(see the answer key)

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