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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 checks Flashman's breath for alcohol.
(b) He bows to Flashman.
(c) He asks Flashman what the British's plans are for the remainder of the war.
(d) He slaps Flashman across the face.

2. What has Flashman clearly been trying to avoid?
(a) A dull and pointelss life.
(b) An active role in the Crimean War.
(c) Lord Raglan.
(d) Lord Cardigan.

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

4. 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.

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

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

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

8. Where does Campbell believe that the main Russian advance will be directed?
(a) North of the Causeway.
(b) He doesn't think there will be another Russian advance.
(c) South of the Causeway.
(d) Back towards Balaclava.

9. In the second message, how does Raglan order Lucan to behave?
(a) However he feels is appropriate.
(b) Offesnively and with good judgment.
(c) Defensively and with good judgment.
(d) Full attack.

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

11. What happens when Flashman finally is able to complete his first mission?
(a) He is told that Campbell been killed.
(b) He never finds Campbell.
(c) He finds Campbell mortally wounded.
(d) He is told that his information is out of date.

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

13. Where does Elspeth spend the night on the evening of the dance?
(a) With Prince William.
(b) Lord Cardigan's.
(c) Marjorie's.
(d) At her own home, with Flashy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in the locket that Willy has around his neck?

2. Who is Billy Russell?

3. What word does Flashman search for as he lies on the ground waiting for Russian swords to pierce him?

4. What is Flashman's personal nickname for Lord Cardigan?

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

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