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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Prince William demand to have while shopping with Flashman?
(a) A new sweater.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) A drink.
(d) A new car.

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

3. What regiment does Flashman "tactfully" suggest that he and Prince William be assigned to?
(a) The 11th Hussars.
(b) Flashy suggested that they stay out of any combat.
(c) The 17th.
(d) The Board of Ordnance.

4. Why does Flashman think to himself "let it be a long war," when he gets to the estate where he is staying?
(a) Because Flashman is tired and needs a rest.
(b) Because he's tired of England and is enjoying Russia.
(c) Because he secretly wants the Russians to win.
(d) Because of a beautiful young lady who is also at the estate.

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

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

7. How does Flashman find his journey through the Russian countryside?
(a) Quite exciting.
(b) Depressing, dreary and frightening.
(c) He is homesick, but he is enjoys the journey.
(d) Cold, but fun.

8. When Flashman re-joins the siege operations, what is his first mission?
(a) He must go fetch Lord Cardigan from his yacht.
(b) He is leading the cavalry charge against the Russians.
(c) He must rest a little longer until he is fully recovered.
(d) Lord Raglan has Flashman deliver a message to Campbell.

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

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

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

12. What diseases are both the British and the Russian armies suffering from?
(a) The common cold and the Black Plague.
(b) The Flu and Polio.
(c) Small Pox and Measles.
(d) Dysentary and Cholera.

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

14. Who is the "fastest" galloper that Raglan sends to deliver a message to Lucan?
(a) Billy Russell.
(b) Harry Flashman.
(c) Lord Cardigan.
(d) Lew Nolan.

15. When Flashman goes to charge down the slope, what does he tell Willy to do?
(a) Stay where he is.
(b) Hurry up!
(c) Follow him.
(d) Turn around and head back to the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. How close is the Russian charge before Campbell finally allows his troops to fire?

2. What does Flashman insist about his reputation?

3. Who or what does Prince William turn out to be?

4. Why does Flashman teach Cutts a lesson at the pool hall?

5. What happens as Flashman attempts to flee the battle?

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