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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How close is the Russian charge before Campbell finally allows his troops to fire?
(a) At least a mile.
(b) 200 yards away.
(c) 100 yards away.
(d) 50 yards away.

2. Where is Campbell from?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Scotland.
(c) England.
(d) Wales.

3. Who does Raglan send after the fastest galloper to deliver Lucan a second message?
(a) Lew Nolan.
(b) Flashman.
(c) Lord Cardigan.
(d) Billy Russell.

4. What two characteristics are used to paint Lord Cardigan as a villain?
(a) His deafness in one ear and his obnoxious laugh.
(b) His flirtatious nature and his speech impediment.
(c) His smile and his flirtatious nature.
(d) His speech impediment and obnoxious laugh.

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

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

7. What does Willy do when confronted with the battle?
(a) He runs toward Flashman, asking him for directions.
(b) He charges with his sword held high.
(c) He turns and runs in the other direction.
(d) He doesn't do anything; he totally freezes.

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

9. What language does Flashman use to communicate with the Russians?
(a) French.
(b) English.
(c) Russian.
(d) Turkish.

10. What is the purpose of taking Flashman as a prisoner of war?
(a) He can be swapped for Russian prisoners of war that the British have.
(b) To eventually kill him.
(c) To marry him off to a Russian girl.
(d) To torture information out of him.

11. Who does Prince William fall in love with?
(a) A blonde prostitute.
(b) Marjorie.
(c) Elspeth.
(d) Flashman.

12. What does Billy Russell tell Flashman will happen "in a day or so"?
(a) That Flashman will be kicked out of the army for allowing Willy to die.
(b) That they'll get to go home.
(c) That the war will be over.
(d) That Lord Raglan won't hold a grudge against Flashman for Prince Williams death.

13. When Lord Raglan and Flashman are speaking about William after the battle, what does Raglan tell Flashman he has done?
(a) That he has shown great bravery.
(b) That he needs a little work in some areas.
(c) That he has failed, utterly and completely.
(d) That he has done a very good job.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lord Raglan bestow the "privilege" of ordering the whole army to march forward towards the Russians to?

2. How does Flashman meet Captain Count Nicholas Pavlovitch Ignatieff?

3. Who does Lucan tell Flashman he is to accompany in case there's need of a galloper?

4. What happens when Flashman finally is able to complete his first mission?

5. When Flashman goes to charge down the slope, what does he tell Willy to do?

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