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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Flashman dislike Lord Cardigan?
(a) Because he has always been better at his job than Flashy.
(b) Because he fired him and sent him to Afghanistan 14 years previously.
(c) He doesn't dislike Lord Cardigan, who is like a mentor to him.
(d) Because Lord Cardigan is very arrogant.

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

5. What is Flashman doing when he catches Elspeth and Lord Cardigan?
(a) Hiding in the closet, waiting to have sex with Elspeth.
(b) Shopping.
(c) He is at the dance, and he stops them from dancing.
(d) He is out riding.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Prince William fall in love with?

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

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

5. How does Flashman teach Cutts a lesson?

(see the answer key)

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