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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Flashman search for as he lies on the ground waiting for Russian swords to pierce him?
(a) The Russian word for "friend."
(b) The Russian word for "sorry."
(c) The Russian word for "surrender."
(d) The Russian word for "hello."

2. What does Lord Cardigan invite Elspeth to do with him?
(a) To go to a lacrosse tournament.
(b) To go to dinner.
(c) To ride to his estate.
(d) To go to the horse races.

3. What new post does Lord Raglan give to Flashman?
(a) He makes Flashman his personal assistant.
(b) To supervise Prince William of Celle while he is studying in London.
(c) He doesn't give him a new post; he just tells him to work harder.
(d) He sends Flashman to the front line.

4. What does Willy do to annoy Flashman as they are leaving for war?
(a) He speaks about how exciting it is and are eager.
(b) He decides not to go.
(c) He sleeps in that morning.
(d) He cries, saying he will miss his favorite prostitute.

5. How does Flashman describe the Russian civil servants?
(a) As stoic goverment servants.
(b) As very nice, but stupid.
(c) As genial drunks.
(d) As a bad lot who were pompous and stupid.

6. Where does Elspeth spend the night on the evening of the dance?
(a) With Prince William.
(b) At her own home, with Flashy.
(c) Lord Cardigan's.
(d) Marjorie's.

7. What is odd about Captain Count Nicholas Pavlovitch Ignatieff's eyes?
(a) One is blue, and the other is half-brown, half-blue.
(b) He is blind.
(c) One is blue and the other is brown.
(d) He only has one eye.

8. What is the name of the high-priced, discreet establishment that Flashman takes Prince William to?
(a) Chelsea.
(b) St. John's Wood.
(c) The Four Seasons Hotel.
(d) Notting Hill.

9. What is the date that the entirety of Chapter 4 takes place on?
(a) December 1st, 1854.
(b) October 25th, 1854.
(c) October 1st, 1854.
(d) October 31st, 1850.

10. How does Flashman teach Cutts a lesson?
(a) He gets a "shaved" ball and makes a public fool of Cutts.
(b) He sits him down and gives him a long, stern talking to.
(c) He starts a fight in the pool hall.
(d) He says that he will "get him back".

11. What does every traveler have to show while traveling in Russia?
(a) Their "ticket to live."
(b) A passport.
(c) A driver's license.
(d) A train ticket.

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

13. What does Lord Raglan conclude after reviewing Flashman's file?
(a) That Flashman needs more supervision.
(b) That Flashman isn't very good at his job.
(c) That Flashman's talents have been wasted in Ordnance.
(d) That Flashman is average.

14. At Marjorie's party in Chapter 2, what does Flashman stumble upon Elspeth and Lord Cardigan doing?
(a) About to be intimate.
(b) Dancing together.
(c) Shopping together.
(d) Riding together on Lord Cardigan's horse.

15. What is Flashman doing when he catches Elspeth and Lord Cardigan?
(a) He is out riding.
(b) He is at the dance, and he stops them from dancing.
(c) Shopping.
(d) Hiding in the closet, waiting to have sex with Elspeth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Lord Raglan finally "stung" into action?

3. Who's estate is Flashman staying at while he is a prisoner of war?

4. What two characteristics are used to paint Lord Cardigan as a villain?

5. How is Prince Albert painted as a character?

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