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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Flashman worried about how well Prince William is performing his army duties?
(a) Because he is doing so well that Flashman is afraid they will be assigned to action.
(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) He doesn't really care; he's just happy to be able to go to high society parties.

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

3. In the second message, how does Raglan order Lucan to behave?
(a) Defensively and with good judgment.
(b) Full attack.
(c) Offesnively and with good judgment.
(d) However he feels is appropriate.

4. How is Lord Raglan finally "stung" into action?
(a) When Flashman reminds him that Wellington never loses a gun.
(b) When he gets stung by a bee and accidently charges.
(c) When Luncan finally follows his orders.
(d) When Lew Nolan tells him to get moving.

5. Why does Flashman regret that he might be exchanged soon for a Russian POW?
(a) He doesn't want to be exchanged for someone who is lower in rank.
(b) The Russians' hospitality is so excellent, he doesn't want to leave.
(c) He doesn't want to have to go back and fight in the war.
(d) He doesn't want to be exchanged for someone who is higher in rank.

6. Where does the British government decide that Lord Raglan and his army must invade?
(a) Paris.
(b) Istanbul.
(c) Sevastopol.
(d) Nowhere; they decide that they should go home.

7. What country are Britain and France fighting for in order to protect it?
(a) France.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Britain.
(d) Germany.

8. 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 hesitates.
(c) He gallops in the opposite direction.
(d) He goes straight after him.

9. At the end of Chapter 2, what does Flashman vow to do?
(a) To divorce Elspeth.
(b) Get revenge on Lord Cardigan.
(c) To not go to war.
(d) To get William a real wife.

10. Why is Flashman's wife mortified?
(a) Because he is a coward.
(b) Because he wasn't able to get into the Board of Ordnance.
(c) Because he wouldn't be wearing the proud pink and blue of the 11th Hussars.
(d) Because he is having an affair.

11. Who does Flashman go to the pool hall with?
(a) Lord Cardigan.
(b) Speed.
(c) Elspeth.
(d) Cutts.

12. Who or what does Prince William turn out to be?
(a) A spoiled brat.
(b) A brilliant soldier, eager to do battle.
(c) A lazy, good-for nothing royal.
(d) The greenhorn that Cutts took advantage of at the pool hall.

13. In Chapter 1, what does Flashman catch Lord Cardigan and his wife, Elspeth, doing?
(a) Playing pool.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Riding.
(d) Having a picnic.

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

15. How was the British medical provision fairing at the Battle of Alma?
(a) The French brought some very good physicians to the battle.
(b) Better than the Russians.
(c) Very good, British doctor's were the top of their field.
(d) There weren't any medical provisions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Flashman search for as he lies on the ground waiting for Russian swords to pierce him?

2. Where is Campbell from?

3. What does the Russian General, Lipandi, do when Flashman is first introduced to him?

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

5. Who is Billy Russell?

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