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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. In Part 1, The Forty-Niner, how old does Flashman say that he is while writing the memoir?
(a) 101 years old.
(b) 75 years old.
(c) 89 years old.
(d) He doesn't mention it.

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

3. What agreement does Flashman come to with Wootton?
(a) Flashman proposes that Wootton takes charge for an extra $100 a week.
(b) Flashman proposes that Wootton stay behind for an extra $100.
(c) Flashman proposes that Wootton let it look like Flashman is in charge for an extra $100 a week.
(d) Flashman doesn't come to any agreements with Wootton. They don't talk that much.

4. Why won't the girls tell Susie about Flashman's infidelity?
(a) Because they all want to please Flashman.
(b) Because they don't want to hurt Susie.
(c) Because they are afriad of getting sold.
(d) Because they don't really care.

5. As Flashman and Wootton are eating buffalo, what frightens Flashman?
(a) Wootton frightens Flashman a bit.
(b) Nothing, Flashman remains blissfully ignorant.
(c) They see a Native American war party.
(d) Three Native Americans who sneak up on them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Flashman do that leads to rebellion?

2. What is the first place that the party heads for?

3. What else, besides sickness, worried Flashman about being in St. Louis?

4. When asked if he condoned Washington's treatment of the American Indian, how does Flashman reply?

5. Who is the Chief-Guard of the expedition?

(see the answer key)

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