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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. What does Nugent-Hare reveal to Flashman?
(a) That his name isn't really Nugent-Hare.
(b) That he'd been having an affair with Susie since Council Grove.
(c) That he was in love with Susie.
(d) That he'd known who Flashman was all along.

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

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

4. What does Captain Spring do for a living?
(a) He runs an illegal slaving operation.
(b) He's a preacher.
(c) He sails yachts for wealthy people.
(d) He's a gambler.

5. How does the author begin Flashman and the Redskins?
(a) In the middle of a battle scene.
(b) With Chapter 1.
(c) In the middle of a love scene.
(d) With an introduction.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Flashman and Wootton are eating buffalo, what frightens Flashman?

2. How does Flashman react to Susie's solution to get him out of New Orleans?

3. What does Susie ultimately decide to do after reaching Santa Fe?

4. How does Flashman describe the people on their way to Oregon?

5. What does the party find out about the trip to California?

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