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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 The Forty-Niner, pgs. 109-148.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the two best guides aren't available to take the party across the prairie, who does Susie deem worthy to lead?
(a) No one.
(b) Herself.
(c) Flashman.
(d) Wootton.

2. Why do Gallantin's men kill two of their own men?
(a) Because they were traitors.
(b) Because they were weak.
(c) Because they were sympathetic to the Native Americans.
(d) Because they balked at the idea of scalping.

3. How does Flashman describe the people on their way to Oregon?
(a) As hopeless.
(b) As optimistic.
(c) As missionaries.
(d) As a serious lot who are farmers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What disgusts Flashman after the raid?

2. Why was Omohundro looking for Flashman?

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

4. Shortly after Flashman joins them, who do Gallantin and his men seek revenge on, and for what?

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

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