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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What country are Britain and France fighting for in order to protect it?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Britain.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

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

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

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

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

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

11. What is Flashman doing when he catches Elspeth and Lord Cardigan?
(a) He is at the dance, and he stops them from dancing.
(b) Hiding in the closet, waiting to have sex with Elspeth.
(c) He is out riding.
(d) Shopping.

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

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

14. As a prisoner of war, how is Flashman treated?
(a) Extremely well; almost like an honored guest.
(b) He isn't taken as a prisoner of war.
(c) Very poorly.
(d) The Russians just pretend that he doesn't exist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lucan tell Flashman he is to accompany in case there's need of a galloper?

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

3. At Marjorie's party in Chapter 2, what does Flashman stumble upon Elspeth and Lord Cardigan doing?

4. What does Flashman insist about his reputation?

5. Why is Elspeth delighted by the friendship/mentor-ship between Flashman and Prince William?

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