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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How well does Prince William perform his duties in the army?
(a) He's doing okay, but he has a lot of room for improvement.
(b) He hates the army and wishes he never joined it.
(c) Very well.
(d) Not well at all; he's not used to so many rules.

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

3. How is Prince Albert painted as a character?
(a) As a very good father.
(b) As a German-accented dandy.
(c) As an amazing war hero.
(d) As a spoiled royal.

4. What two characteristics are used to paint Lord Cardigan as a villain?
(a) His deafness in one ear and his obnoxious laugh.
(b) His speech impediment and obnoxious laugh.
(c) His flirtatious nature and his speech impediment.
(d) His smile and his flirtatious nature.

5. At Marjorie's party in Chapter 2, what does Flashman stumble upon Elspeth and Lord Cardigan doing?
(a) Riding together on Lord Cardigan's horse.
(b) About to be intimate.
(c) Shopping together.
(d) Dancing together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Flashman clearly been trying to avoid?

2. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Army?

3. Who or what does Prince William turn out to be?

4. Why does Flashman pull strings to join the Board of Ordnance?

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

(see the answer key)

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