View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Willy do to annoy Flashman as they are leaving for war?
(a) He speaks about how exciting it is and are eager.
(b) He cries, saying he will miss his favorite prostitute.
(c) He sleeps in that morning.
(d) He decides not to go.

3. Why does Flashman dislike Lord Cardigan?
(a) Because Lord Cardigan is very arrogant.
(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 he fired him and sent him to Afghanistan 14 years previously.

4. When Lord Raglan and Flashman are speaking about William after the battle, what does Raglan tell Flashman he has done?
(a) That he has done a very good job.
(b) That he needs a little work in some areas.
(c) That he has shown great bravery.
(d) That he has failed, utterly and completely.

5. Why is Elspeth delighted by the friendship/mentor-ship between Flashman and Prince William?
(a) She isn't delighted; she doesn't like how close they have become.
(b) Because it gives her free time away from Flashman.
(c) Because she is secretly in love with Prince William.
(d) Because it opens society's doors to her and Flashman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What diseases are both the British and the Russian armies suffering from?

2. What does Prince William demand to have while shopping with Flashman?

3. What does Flashman say is common practice when a staff galloper is given a written message?

4. Who does Prince William fall in love with?

5. What does Flashman insist about his reputation?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 377 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample