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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. Who does Lucan tell Flashman he is to accompany in case there's need of a galloper?
(a) Lord Cardigan.
(b) Himself.
(c) Lew Nolan.
(d) Lord Raglan.

4. How does Flashman meet Captain Count Nicholas Pavlovitch Ignatieff?
(a) He meets the Captain when the Captain beats a local registrar who insulted Flashman.
(b) They meet on the front line of the battle.
(c) They meet because that's who Flashman will be staying with in Russia.
(d) They meet while drinking at the local pub.

5. What does Lord Raglan chide Flashman for?
(a) Being too strict a teacher on Prince William.
(b) Letting his wife run around with Lord Cardigan.
(c) Being lazy.
(d) Being too nice to Prince William.

Short Answer Questions

1. What diseases are both the British and the Russian armies suffering from?

2. How does Flashman find his journey through the Russian countryside?

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

4. Who does Elspeth attend a dance with in May?

5. What does Prince William demand to have while shopping with Flashman?

(see the answer key)

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