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

2. Why does Flashman say that in St. Louis, you don't dare drink anything besides claret?
(a) Because in St. Louis, you want to be drunk all the time.
(b) Because of small pox.
(c) Because of cholera.
(d) Because of malaria.

3. Who tells Flashman that all of Susie's girls know about his first tryst?
(a) Stephanie.
(b) Marie.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Cleonie.

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

5. Where does Wootton finally lead the party?
(a) Oregon.
(b) Council Grove.
(c) California.
(d) Santa Fe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What begins to drive Flashman crazy while on the trip?

2. How does Susie get rid of Captain Spring?

3. What happens after the caravans come in contact with the stricken natives?

4. What do these other caravans consist of?

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

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