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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Flashman and Elspeth are in Chicago, what does Elspeth say she wants to see?
(a) The Native Americans in their natural surroundings.
(b) The Statue of Liberty.
(c) California.
(d) The Mississippi River.

2. What famous Native American did Little Curly become?
(a) Crazy Horse.
(b) Sitting Bull.
(c) Geronimo.
(d) Spotted Tail.

3. Why does George Custer feel that he has been reverted back to prewar rank of lieutenant colonel?
(a) Because he didn't want to be in a battle any longer.
(b) Because President Grant dislikes him.
(c) Because he didn't do a great job as a general.
(d) Because the war is over.

4. What does Sonsee-array's spurned suitor issue to Flashman?
(a) A dull knife.
(b) A broken gun.
(c) A challenge for her hand in marraige.
(d) A warning that Flashman better stay away from Sonsee-array.

5. What bond do Sonsee-array and Flashman form?
(a) They are in love.
(b) They get married.
(c) They can't stand each other.
(d) They run off together.

6. Who is Flashman amazed to meet during dinner at the Grand Pacific?
(a) Susie.
(b) Cleonie.
(c) Wootton.
(d) Spotted Tail.

7. What has gone almost extinct, which dooms the Native American way of life?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Water.
(c) Rattle snakes.
(d) Rabbits.

8. Where does Spotted Tail say he learned English?
(a) He went to live with an American family.
(b) He married an American woman.
(c) He learned it on the reservation.
(d) In prison, after the slaughter at Fort Leavenworth.

9. Why does Flashman believe that Spotted Tail is a clever Sioux leader?
(a) Because he has accepted that he cannot win against the Americans.
(b) Flashman doesn't think he is clever.
(c) Because he is trying to fit in with the Americans.
(d) Because he speaks English so well.

10. After leaving the Black Hills, where do the Flashmans return to?
(a) London.
(b) New York.
(c) California.
(d) Chicago.

11. What is the woman that Flashman notices in the restaurant in Washington D.C. wearing that does not detract from her beauty?
(a) An eye patch.
(b) Men's trousers.
(c) A bonnet.
(d) An ill-fitting dress.

12. What is Flashman's opinion of the Apache's the longer he lives with them?
(a) He softens to their way of life.
(b) He likes living with the freedom that they have.
(c) He thinks they are "monsters."
(d) He thinks they are actually very peaceful people.

13. What retainer does Mrs. Arthur B. Candy try to give Flashman for his services?
(a) Nothing.
(b) $5,000.
(c) $15,000.
(d) $20,000.

14. Who is the woman that Flashman saved from Nugent-Hare?
(a) The wife of Chief Mangas Colorado.
(b) The daughter of Chief Mangas Colorado.
(c) The daughter of John Gallantin.
(d) She was a peasant.

15. Who does Flashman accompany westward after his meeting with Candy?
(a) General Crook.
(b) Candy.
(c) General Custer.
(d) General Terry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sonsee-array insist to her father?

2. Why does President Grant ask Flashman to advise Sen. Allison's commission?

3. Who else has bombarded Grant regarding Custer?

4. What does Flashman suspect Elspeth of doing while they are at Camp Robinson?

5. What type of show does Spotted Tail take Elspeth and Flashman to after their dinner?

(see the answer keys)

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