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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 is in a hurry to prove himself as a hero.
(c) Because he gets along very well with its commander, Lord Cardigan.
(d) Because he wants to impress his wife.

3. Why is Flashman's wife mortified?
(a) Because he is a coward.
(b) Because he wouldn't be wearing the proud pink and blue of the 11th Hussars.
(c) Because he wasn't able to get into the Board of Ordnance.
(d) Because he is having an affair.

4. What is Flashman's personal nickname for Lord Cardigan?
(a) Lord Cardie.
(b) Cardie.
(c) Lord Sweater.
(d) Lord Haw-Haw.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Prince William's nickname?

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

3. What does Lord Raglan chide Flashman for?

4. What regiment does Flashman "tactfully" suggest that he and Prince William be assigned to?

5. Why does Flashman dislike Lord Cardigan?

(see the answer key)

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