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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 worried about how well Prince William is performing his army duties?
(a) Because when William does poorly, it reflects poorly on Flashman.
(b) Because William's performance is only average, and Flashman doesn't want him to go to battle before he is ready.
(c) Because he is doing so well that Flashman is afraid they will be assigned to action.
(d) He doesn't really care; he's just happy to be able to go to high society parties.

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

3. What amuses Flashy about Prince William?
(a) That Prince William has a crush on Elspeth.
(b) His clumsiness while losing his virginity to a prostitute.
(c) Prince William is a great story teller and can make Flashy laugh.
(d) That he is so eager to meet a prostitute.

4. Who does Prince William fall in love with?
(a) A blonde prostitute.
(b) Marjorie.
(c) Flashman.
(d) Elspeth.

5. What has Flashman clearly been trying to avoid?
(a) Lord Cardigan.
(b) A dull and pointelss life.
(c) Lord Raglan.
(d) An active role in the Crimean War.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. At Marjorie's party in Chapter 2, what does Flashman stumble upon Elspeth and Lord Cardigan doing?

4. What is the name of the high-priced, discreet establishment that Flashman takes Prince William to?

5. What does Lord Raglan chide Flashman for?

(see the answer key)

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