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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what do Raglan and Airey mistakenly attribute Flashman's tears to?
(a) Willy's death.
(b) His reputation possibly being ruined.
(c) His own terror during the battle.
(d) His longing for his wife.

3. Why does Flashman teach Cutts a lesson at the pool hall?
(a) Because Cutts insulted Lord Cardigan.
(b) Because Cutts was trying to get involved romantically with his wife.
(c) Because Cutts insulted his wife.
(d) Because he hustled a game of pool and took 15 pounds from a greenhorn.

4. What is in the locket that Willy has around his neck?
(a) A picture of the Queen.
(b) A picture of Elspeth.
(c) A lock of hair.
(d) A picture of his favorite prostitute.

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) Because it gives her free time away from Flashman.
(c) She isn't delighted; she doesn't like how close they have become.
(d) Because she is secretly in love with Prince William.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Lord Raglan chide Flashman for?

4. What does Raglan do with Flashman after the tragedy?

5. When Lord Raglan tells Flashman to go after Willy, what does Flashman initially do?

(see the answer key)

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