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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who's estate is Flashman staying at while he is a prisoner of war?
(a) With Count Ignatieff.
(b) The estate of a peasant family.
(c) With Count Pencherjevksy.
(d) It's an old hotel in the Russian countryside owned by the government.

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

4. After Flashman lets Willy make the second command, what does Willy do?
(a) He freezes in fear at the Russian forces.
(b) He gallops off towards the Russians.
(c) He gets off his horse and tries to leave the battle.
(d) He gallops away, back towards the shore.

5. What is Prince William's nickname?
(a) Willy.
(b) Billy.
(c) William.
(d) Bill.

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

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

8. 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 "hello."
(c) The Russian word for "surrender."
(d) The Russian word for "sorry."

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

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

11. Why does Flashman pull strings to join the Board of Ordnance?
(a) Because he is in a hurry to prove himself as a hero.
(b) Because he believes it is the safest, and he knows he cannot avoid service.
(c) Because he wants to impress his wife.
(d) Because he gets along very well with its commander, Lord Cardigan.

12. Who does Elspeth attend a dance with in May?
(a) Lord Cardigan.
(b) Marjorie.
(c) Flashy.
(d) Prince William.

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

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

15. To what do Raglan and Airey mistakenly attribute Flashman's tears to?
(a) His own terror during the battle.
(b) Willy's death.
(c) His longing for his wife.
(d) His reputation possibly being ruined.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Flashman go to the pool hall with?

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

3. Who does Prince William fall in love with?

4. In the second message, how does Raglan order Lucan to behave?

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

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