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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Flashman take part in the siege operations?
(a) Because he was ill for several weeks with dysentery.
(b) Because he is a coward and hides away.
(c) He does take part in the seige operations.
(d) Because he is out of favor with Lord Raglan.

2. When Lord Raglan tells Flashman to go after Willy, what does Flashman initially do?
(a) He goes straight after him.
(b) He hesitates.
(c) He gallops in the opposite direction.
(d) He pretends like he doesn't hear Raglan.

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

4. What does Flashman insist about his reputation?
(a) That it's an exaggeration.
(b) That it is a fluke.
(c) That it's all lies.
(d) That he earned it.

5. After Flashman and Elspeth settle their row, what does Flashy forget to do?
(a) To wish her a good afternoon.
(b) To take a shower.
(c) To have dinner waiting on the table when he gets home.
(d) To forbid Elspeth to see Lord Cardigan again.

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

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

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

9. Why does Prince William surprise Flashman?
(a) Because he is very good at his job.
(b) Because he is a spoiled brat.
(c) Because he is gay.
(d) Because he is very obsessed with sex.

10. How well does Prince William perform his duties in the army?
(a) Very well.
(b) He's doing okay, but he has a lot of room for improvement.
(c) Not well at all; he's not used to so many rules.
(d) He hates the army and wishes he never joined it.

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

12. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Army?
(a) Lord Cardigan.
(b) Flashman.
(c) He isn't introduced in the chapter.
(d) Lord Raglan.

13. 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.

14. Once Flashman gets to mainland Russia, where do they keep him?
(a) In a prison.
(b) On a country estate.
(c) He never goes to mainland Russia.
(d) At a local police station.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what do Raglan and Airey mistakenly attribute Flashman's tears to?

2. How does Flashman describe the Russian soldiers?

3. What country are Britain and France fighting for in order to protect it?

4. Why is Flashman's wife mortified?

5. Why does Flashman dislike Lord Cardigan?

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