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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What country does Britain go to war with?
(a) The United States.
(b) China.
(c) Russia.
(d) Bulgaria.

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

4. Who does Lord Raglan bestow the "privilege" of ordering the whole army to march forward towards the Russians to?
(a) Flashman.
(b) Lord Cardigan.
(c) Prince William.
(d) Raglan gives the order himself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Count feel about Scud East?

2. Where does the British government decide that Lord Raglan and his army must invade?

3. How does Flashman portray Aunt Sara?

4. Why does Flashman believe Scud East abandoned him?

5. What is the purpose of Aunt Sara introducing Flashman to the Russian steam bath?

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