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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

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

5. In Chapter 1, what does Flashman catch Lord Cardigan and his wife, Elspeth, doing?
(a) Having a picnic.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Riding.
(d) Playing pool.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Lord Raglan finally "stung" into action?

2. How was the British medical provision fairing at the Battle of Alma?

3. What is the date that the entirety of Chapter 4 takes place on?

4. What does Prince William demand to have while shopping with Flashman?

5. Why does Flashman pull strings to join the Board of Ordnance?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Willy annoys Flashman in the events leading up to, and also during the first part of the Battle of Alma.

2. When Lord Raglan chooses Flashman to look after Prince William, what are the qualifications he lists that are required for this particular position?

3. How does Flashman describe Willy?

4. Explain why Raglan's orders to Lucan are contradictory.

5. What reason is given for Lord Cardigan kicking Flashy out of the 11th Hussars 14 years earlier?

6. In Flashman's opinion, why did it take so long for them to march toward Sevastopol?

7. Does Flashman believe his wife when she claims she didn't know that Lord Cardigan would be in her room? Explain why or why not.

8. Why does Flashman weep so bitterly when he finds Willy dead?

9. Describe Elspeth's reaction when she finds out that Flashy has signed up with the Board of Ordnance instead of his old regiment the Hussars.

10. Describe how Elspeth reacts when Flashman confronts her about catching her almost cheating on him with Lord Cardigan.

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