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

2. Who gets Flashman the job with Captain Spring?
(a) Captain Spring's daughter.
(b) Flashman's father-in-law.
(c) Flashman's uncle.
(d) Captain Spring's wife.

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

4. What news does Captain Spring give to Flashman about his father-in-law?
(a) That his father-in-law is dead.
(b) That his father-in-law is on his way to the U.S.
(c) That his father-in-law disinherited Elspeth.
(d) That his father-in-law is very ill.

5. Which of Susie's girls does Flashman notice in particular?
(a) He doesn't notice them--he's in love with Susie.
(b) Aphrodite and Cleonie.
(c) Aphrodite and Poppaea
(d) Poppaea and Cleonie.

Short Answer Questions

1. After meeting Omohundro, why are Flashman and Spring on the run from the law?

2. Where does the first part of this book take place?

3. What does Flashman do to make himself cry?

4. How does Susie threaten her girls?

5. How does the author begin Flashman and the Redskins?

(see the answer key)

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