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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lord Cardigan invite Elspeth to do with him?
(a) To go to the horse races.
(b) To go to a lacrosse tournament.
(c) To ride to his estate.
(d) To go to dinner.

3. What does Lord Raglan conclude after reviewing Flashman's file?
(a) That Flashman isn't very good at his job.
(b) That Flashman's talents have been wasted in Ordnance.
(c) That Flashman is average.
(d) That Flashman needs more supervision.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Flashman worried about how well Prince William is performing his army duties?

2. How well does Prince William perform his duties in the army?

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

4. Who does Elspeth attend a dance with in May?

5. How does Flashman teach Cutts a lesson?

(see the answer key)

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