1. What does Flashman say is common practice when a staff galloper is given a written message?
(a) To ask if there are any verbal instructions or messages.
(b) The run as fast as they can to deliver the message.
(c) To borrow a horse from the cavalry in order to deliver the message.
(d) To only travel at night to deliver the message.

2. After Flashman lets Willy make the second command, what does Willy do?
(a) He gallops away, back towards the shore.
(b) He freezes in fear at the Russian forces.
(c) He gets off his horse and tries to leave the battle.
(d) He gallops off towards the Russians.

3. When Lord Raglan tells Flashman to go after Willy, what does Flashman initially do?
(a) He pretends like he doesn't hear Raglan.
(b) He goes straight after him.
(c) He gallops in the opposite direction.
(d) He hesitates.

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

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