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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Flashman's tribal name shortened to?
(a) "He Who Rings Bells."
(b) "White Rider Who Saves Women."
(c) "Wind Breaker."
(d) "Hell Breaker."

2. What happens to Flashman's shoulder after he is shot?
(a) It's only a surface wound.
(b) It's paralyzed.
(c) It's barely grazed.
(d) It's really sore.

3. Who else has bombarded Grant regarding Custer?
(a) Sherman and Sheridan.
(b) Spotted Tail.
(c) Sitting Bull.
(d) Elspeth.

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

5. Why is Flashman spared from being flayed and burned at the stake after the raid?
(a) Because the woman that he saved from Nugent-Hare is grateful.
(b) Because he is good at talking his way out of trouble.
(c) Because he is handsome.
(d) Because he was able to escape.

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

7. Why does President Grant ask Flashman to advise Sen. Allison's commission?
(a) Because he is quite taken with Elspeth and wants to get Flashman out of the picture.
(b) Because Elspeth mentions that Flashman is an expert on Native Americans and friends with Spotted Tail.
(c) Because he takes a liking to Flashman.
(d) Because Flashman is his last hope.

8. How does Flashman betray the Apache?
(a) He tries to kill Geronimo.
(b) He shoots one of the Apache who was about to kill an infant.
(c) He cheats on Sonsee-array.
(d) He tries to kill the chief.

9. What does Flashman find out that Apaches believe?
(a) That they want peace.
(b) That they are gods.
(c) That deceit is a virtue.
(d) That they are always right.

10. After Flashman betrays the Apache in battle, what does he do?
(a) He panics and hides in some nearby caves.
(b) He rides on the Jornada Del Muerto all night without any food or water.
(c) He panics and asks Sonsee-array to forgive him.
(d) He tries to commit suicide.

11. At the end of Part 1, the Forty Niner, how old does Flashman reveal himself to be?
(a) 28.
(b) 33.
(c) 31.
(d) 27.

12. At Fort Lincoln, what does Flashman admire about Custer?
(a) He admires how merciful Custer is.
(b) The way he drills his troops.
(c) He admires how popular Custer is.
(d) The way his troops love him.

13. 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) Because he speaks English so well.
(c) Flashman doesn't think he is clever.
(d) Because he is trying to fit in with the Americans.

14. Why does Flashman travel to the White House?
(a) To speak with Grant regarding going home to England.
(b) To speak with Grant about Custer.
(c) To speak with Grant on behalf of the Sioux.
(d) To speak with Grant about Spotted Tail.

15. Who is the hunter that accompanies Flashman to Fort Laramie?
(a) Goodwin.
(b) Kit Carson.
(c) Davy Crockett.
(d) Wootton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What retainer does Mrs. Arthur B. Candy try to give Flashman for his services?

2. How much money does Spotted Tail demand from Sen. Allison?

3. Who is Elspeth instantly taken with at the Grand Pacific?

4. What does Mrs. Arthur B. Candy want with Flashman?

5. What Native American language does Flashman master?

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