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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Flashman clearly been trying to avoid?
(a) An active role in the Crimean War.
(b) Lord Cardigan.
(c) A dull and pointelss life.
(d) Lord Raglan.

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

3. Why is Flashman worried about how well Prince William is performing his army duties?
(a) Because when William does poorly, it reflects poorly on Flashman.
(b) He doesn't really care; he's just happy to be able to go to high society parties.
(c) Because William's performance is only average, and Flashman doesn't want him to go to battle before he is ready.
(d) Because he is doing so well that Flashman is afraid they will be assigned to action.

4. What does Prince William demand to have while shopping with Flashman?
(a) A prostitute.
(b) A new car.
(c) A drink.
(d) A new sweater.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Flashman's wife mortified?

3. Who does Prince William fall in love with?

4. In Chapter 1, what does Flashman catch Lord Cardigan and his wife, Elspeth, doing?

5. Who does Flashman go to the pool hall with?

(see the answer key)

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