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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Flashman take part in the siege operations?
(a) Because he is out of favor with Lord Raglan.
(b) He does take part in the seige operations.
(c) Because he is a coward and hides away.
(d) Because he was ill for several weeks with dysentery.

2. What country are Britain and France fighting for in order to protect it?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Britain.
(d) Turkey.

3. When Flashman re-joins the siege operations, what is his first mission?
(a) Lord Raglan has Flashman deliver a message to Campbell.
(b) He must rest a little longer until he is fully recovered.
(c) He is leading the cavalry charge against the Russians.
(d) He must go fetch Lord Cardigan from his yacht.

4. What does Raglan do with Flashman after the tragedy?
(a) He allows Flashman to stay on his staff.
(b) He sends Flashman home.
(c) He banishes Flashman to Russia.
(d) He stops speaking to Flashman.

5. At the end of Chapter 2, what does Flashman vow to do?
(a) Get revenge on Lord Cardigan.
(b) To divorce Elspeth.
(c) To get William a real wife.
(d) To not go to war.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the British medical provision fairing at the Battle of Alma?

2. Why does Prince William surprise Flashman?

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

4. When Flashman goes to charge down the slope, what does he tell Willy to do?

5. How is Lord Raglan finally "stung" into action?

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