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

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

3. What happens to Willy after he charges the Russians?
(a) He is wounded.
(b) He almost gets Flashman killed.
(c) He is touted as a hero.
(d) He is killed.

4. What country does Britain go to war with?
(a) The United States.
(b) China.
(c) Russia.
(d) Bulgaria.

5. Who is Billy Russell?
(a) He is Lew Nolan's valet.
(b) He is a journalist.
(c) He is a soldier.
(d) He is Flashman's good friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. After finding out about Willy's fate, what does Raglan ask Flashman that seems inappropriate?

2. What does Flashman insist about his reputation?

3. What happens when Flashman finally is able to complete his first mission?

4. What language does Flashman use to communicate with the Russians?

5. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Army?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the incident with Count Ignatieff, why does Flashman understand how Tsar Ivan got his nickname? What is Tsar Ivan's nickname?

2. Explain how Flashy helped the young naive "greenhorn" in the pool hall beat Cutts in a game of pool. Why did he help the greenhorn?

3. Describe how the Battle of Alma is exaggerated in English art.

4. What reason does Flashman give for being jealous after seeing Elspeth's interaction with Lord Cardigan?

5. 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.

6. Explain why Flashman considers Raglan a hypocrite in Chapter 3.

7. Explain how Flashman got dysentery.

8. How does Flashman catch Elspeth with Lord Cardigan? Describe the events.

9. Describe the scene in Varna when Flashman and Willy arrived.

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

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