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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who or what does Prince William turn out to be?
(a) A lazy, good-for nothing royal.
(b) A spoiled brat.
(c) The greenhorn that Cutts took advantage of at the pool hall.
(d) A brilliant soldier, eager to do battle.

2. What word does Flashman search for as he lies on the ground waiting for Russian swords to pierce him?
(a) The Russian word for "sorry."
(b) The Russian word for "surrender."
(c) The Russian word for "friend."
(d) The Russian word for "hello."

3. Why doesn't Flashman take part in the siege operations?
(a) Because he is out of favor with Lord Raglan.
(b) Because he was ill for several weeks with dysentery.
(c) Because he is a coward and hides away.
(d) He does take part in the seige operations.

4. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Army?
(a) Lord Cardigan.
(b) Flashman.
(c) He isn't introduced in the chapter.
(d) Lord Raglan.

5. What does Willy do to annoy Flashman as they are leaving for war?
(a) He sleeps in that morning.
(b) He cries, saying he will miss his favorite prostitute.
(c) He decides not to go.
(d) He speaks about how exciting it is and are eager.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the "fastest" galloper that Raglan sends to deliver a message to Lucan?

2. What new post does Lord Raglan give to Flashman?

3. Why does Prince William surprise Flashman?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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