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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the "fastest" galloper that Raglan sends to deliver a message to Lucan?
(a) Harry Flashman.
(b) Lew Nolan.
(c) Lord Cardigan.
(d) Billy Russell.

2. What does Lord Cardigan invite Elspeth to do with him?
(a) To go to a lacrosse tournament.
(b) To ride to his estate.
(c) To go to the horse races.
(d) To go to dinner.

3. Why does Flashman dislike Lord Cardigan?
(a) Because he fired him and sent him to Afghanistan 14 years previously.
(b) Because he has always been better at his job than Flashy.
(c) He doesn't dislike Lord Cardigan, who is like a mentor to him.
(d) Because Lord Cardigan is very arrogant.

4. What happens as Flashman attempts to flee the battle?
(a) He falls from his horse.
(b) He gets shot.
(c) He turns the wrong way and finds himself advancing alone toward the Russians.
(d) He doesn't try to flee the battle.

5. How does Flashman describe the Battle of Alma from the start?
(a) "Blooy luncay."
(b) "Terrifying."
(c) "Well organized."
(d) "Exhilerating."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lord Raglan bestow the "privilege" of ordering the whole army to march forward towards the Russians to?

2. At Marjorie's party in Chapter 2, what does Flashman stumble upon Elspeth and Lord Cardigan doing?

3. What two characteristics are used to paint Lord Cardigan as a villain?

4. Why is Elspeth delighted by the friendship/mentor-ship between Flashman and Prince William?

5. Who does Raglan send after the fastest galloper to deliver Lucan a second message?

(see the answer key)

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