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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lord Raglan chide Flashman for?
(a) Being too nice to Prince William.
(b) Being too strict a teacher on Prince William.
(c) Being lazy.
(d) Letting his wife run around with Lord Cardigan.

2. What regiment does Flashman "tactfully" suggest that he and Prince William be assigned to?
(a) The Board of Ordnance.
(b) Flashy suggested that they stay out of any combat.
(c) The 11th Hussars.
(d) The 17th.

3. After Flashman and Elspeth settle their row, what does Flashy forget to do?
(a) To take a shower.
(b) To forbid Elspeth to see Lord Cardigan again.
(c) To have dinner waiting on the table when he gets home.
(d) To wish her a good afternoon.

4. What new post does Lord Raglan give to Flashman?
(a) To supervise Prince William of Celle while he is studying in London.
(b) He makes Flashman his personal assistant.
(c) He doesn't give him a new post; he just tells him to work harder.
(d) He sends Flashman to the front line.

5. Why is Elspeth delighted by the friendship/mentor-ship between Flashman and Prince William?
(a) Because it opens society's doors to her and Flashman.
(b) She isn't delighted; she doesn't like how close they have become.
(c) Because it gives her free time away from Flashman.
(d) Because she is secretly in love with Prince William.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What has Flashman clearly been trying to avoid?

4. What does Flashman insist about his reputation?

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

(see the answer key)

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