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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Russian General, Lipandi, do when Flashman is first introduced to him?
(a) He bows to Flashman.
(b) He asks Flashman what the British's plans are for the remainder of the war.
(c) He slaps Flashman across the face.
(d) He checks Flashman's breath for alcohol.

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

3. How does Flashman teach Cutts a lesson?
(a) He starts a fight in the pool hall.
(b) He gets a "shaved" ball and makes a public fool of Cutts.
(c) He sits him down and gives him a long, stern talking to.
(d) He says that he will "get him back".

4. Who does Flashman believe that Satan would be if he were a human being?
(a) A Russian.
(b) A Turk.
(c) An American.
(d) A Frenchman.

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

6. 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 the war will be over.
(c) That they'll get to go home.
(d) That Lord Raglan won't hold a grudge against Flashman for Prince Williams death.

7. What word does Flashman search for as he lies on the ground waiting for Russian swords to pierce him?
(a) The Russian word for "surrender."
(b) The Russian word for "hello."
(c) The Russian word for "sorry."
(d) The Russian word for "friend."

8. How does Flashman describe the Battle of Alma from the start?
(a) "Terrifying."
(b) "Blooy luncay."
(c) "Well organized."
(d) "Exhilerating."

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

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

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

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

13. What does Lord Cardigan invite Elspeth to do with him?
(a) To go to dinner.
(b) To go to a lacrosse tournament.
(c) To go to the horse races.
(d) To ride to his estate.

14. 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) He asks Flashman if he is okay.
(d) "What will I tell the Queen?"

15. What is Flashman's personal nickname for Lord Cardigan?
(a) Lord Sweater.
(b) Lord Haw-Haw.
(c) Cardie.
(d) Lord Cardie.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Flashman catch Lord Cardigan and his wife, Elspeth, doing?

2. How does Flashman describe the Russian soldiers?

3. For a month after the war begins, what are Flashman and Prince William doing?

4. When Flashman re-joins the siege operations, what is his first mission?

5. What is odd about Captain Count Nicholas Pavlovitch Ignatieff's eyes?

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