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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the argument in the Traveler's Club about?
(a) The fact that they wouldn't serve Flashman another drink.
(b) The Underground Railroad.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) The United States ill-treatment of the Native Americans.

2. What does Flashman show the men that he is arguing with?
(a) A tattoo of the British flag.
(b) A pound with the Queen's picture on it.
(c) A scar that he got while in a bar fight.
(d) A place on his head where he was "scalped" by a Native American.

3. After meeting Omohundro, why are Flashman and Spring on the run from the law?
(a) Because they didn't pay for their drinks.
(b) Because Flashman killed Omohundro.
(c) Because Spring killed Omohundro.
(d) Because bar fighting is illegal.

4. What does Flashman do that leads to rebellion?
(a) He takes the Cimarron Road.
(b) He decides to head back to Council Grove.
(c) He lowers the food rations.
(d) He abandons the caravan.

5. What part of Gallantin's raid does Flashman not take part in?
(a) He doesn't take part in the gang rape.
(b) He doesn't kill any women or children.
(c) He doesn't fire a single shot.
(d) He doesn't scalp any victims.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why won't the girls tell Susie about Flashman's infidelity?

3. What does Grattan Nugent-Hare notice about Flashman when he meets him again?

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

5. Where does Wootton finally lead the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Susie get in a huff when Colonel Owen tries to induce Wootton to "command" their caravan?

2. Why is Flashman nervous when he realizes that Grattan Nugent-Hare served in the British Army?

3. How does Flashman attempt to persuade the pompous professor of his own expertise in the matter of the Native Americans?

4. Why does Flashman feel momentarily sorry for Peter Omohundro?

5. Explain why Peter Omohundro has been after Flashman.

6. Why does Susie decide to stay and set her business up in Santa Fe?

7. Why does Colonel Owens express admiration for Susie?

8. What does Colonel Owens outfit Susie's caravan with?

9. Describe why Flashman is a little nervous to be going to St. Louis.

10. How does Susie get around selling any of her girls to prospective buyers?

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