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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Flashman insist about his reputation?
(a) That it's all lies.
(b) That it is a fluke.
(c) That he earned it.
(d) That it's an exaggeration.

3. What diseases are both the British and the Russian armies suffering from?
(a) Dysentary and Cholera.
(b) The common cold and the Black Plague.
(c) The Flu and Polio.
(d) Small Pox and Measles.

4. Why does Flashman think to himself "let it be a long war," when he gets to the estate where he is staying?
(a) Because of a beautiful young lady who is also at the estate.
(b) Because he secretly wants the Russians to win.
(c) Because he's tired of England and is enjoying Russia.
(d) Because Flashman is tired and needs a rest.

5. After Flashman and Elspeth settle their row, what does Flashy forget to do?
(a) To forbid Elspeth to see Lord Cardigan again.
(b) To take a shower.
(c) To have dinner waiting on the table when he gets home.
(d) To wish her a good afternoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. For a month after the war begins, what are Flashman and Prince William doing?

2. Why does Flashman teach Cutts a lesson at the pool hall?

3. What does Lord Cardigan invite Elspeth to do with him?

4. Why is Elspeth delighted by the friendship/mentor-ship between Flashman and Prince William?

5. After finding out about Willy's fate, what does Raglan ask Flashman that seems inappropriate?

(see the answer key)

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