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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of taking Flashman as a prisoner of war?
(a) To torture information out of him.
(b) To marry him off to a Russian girl.
(c) He can be swapped for Russian prisoners of war that the British have.
(d) To eventually kill him.

2. Why does Flashman dislike Lord Cardigan?
(a) Because Lord Cardigan is very arrogant.
(b) Because he fired him and sent him to Afghanistan 14 years previously.
(c) Because he has always been better at his job than Flashy.
(d) He doesn't dislike Lord Cardigan, who is like a mentor to him.

3. Why doesn't Lord Raglan like beards?
(a) He says they get in the way while his troops fight.
(b) He does like them, and, in fact, has one himself.
(c) He thinks they smell.
(d) He thinks beards look foreign.

4. After finding out about Willy's fate, what does Raglan ask Flashman that seems inappropriate?
(a) He inquires after Willy's uniform.
(b) "What will I tell the Queen?"
(c) He asks Flashman if he is okay.
(d) He doesn't say anything; just pours himself a cup of tea.

5. Who does Flashman believe that Satan would be if he were a human being?
(a) A Frenchman.
(b) A Russian.
(c) A Turk.
(d) An American.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Flashman insist about his reputation?

2. What is the name of the high-priced, discreet establishment that Flashman takes Prince William to?

3. At the end of Chapter 2, what does Flashman vow to do?

4. Who does Flashman unexpectedly meet at the estate where he is staying?

5. After Flashman and Elspeth settle their row, what does Flashy forget to do?

(see the answer key)

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