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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Elspeth attend a dance with in May?
(a) Marjorie.
(b) Lord Cardigan.
(c) Flashy.
(d) Prince William.

2. Why does Flashman pull strings to join the Board of Ordnance?
(a) Because he believes it is the safest, and he knows he cannot avoid service.
(b) Because he wants to impress his wife.
(c) Because he gets along very well with its commander, Lord Cardigan.
(d) Because he is in a hurry to prove himself as a hero.

3. 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.

4. In Chapter 1, what does Flashman catch Lord Cardigan and his wife, Elspeth, doing?
(a) Having a picnic.
(b) Riding.
(c) Playing pool.
(d) Swimming.

5. What does Flashman insist about his reputation?
(a) That he earned it.
(b) That it's all lies.
(c) That it is a fluke.
(d) That it's an exaggeration.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Flashman's wife mortified?

2. How is Prince Albert painted as a character?

3. For a month after the war begins, what are Flashman and Prince William doing?

4. Where does Elspeth spend the night on the evening of the dance?

5. Why does Prince William surprise Flashman?

(see the answer key)

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