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

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

3. Why does Flashman say that Lord Raglan is the worst kind of General imaginable?
(a) Because he is weak and cowardly.
(b) Because Lord Raglan blames Flashman for the Prince's death.
(c) Because he is brave, optimistic and ready to take on all the odds.
(d) Because Lord Raglan just wants to go home.

4. How is Prince Albert painted as a character?
(a) As a German-accented dandy.
(b) As an amazing war hero.
(c) As a very good father.
(d) As a spoiled royal.

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