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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. How was the British medical provision fairing at the Battle of Alma?
(a) The French brought some very good physicians to the battle.
(b) Better than the Russians.
(c) There weren't any medical provisions.
(d) Very good, British doctor's were the top of their field.

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

3. 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 is in a hurry to prove himself as a hero.
(c) Because he gets along very well with its commander, Lord Cardigan.
(d) Because he wants to impress his wife.

4. Why does Flashman teach Cutts a lesson at the pool hall?
(a) Because Cutts insulted his wife.
(b) Because he hustled a game of pool and took 15 pounds from a greenhorn.
(c) Because Cutts insulted Lord Cardigan.
(d) Because Cutts was trying to get involved romantically with his wife.

5. Why does Flashman think to himself "let it be a long war," when he gets to the estate where he is staying?
(a) Because he secretly wants the Russians to win.
(b) Because of a beautiful young lady who is also at the estate.
(c) Because he's tired of England and is enjoying Russia.
(d) Because Flashman is tired and needs a rest.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Flashman say is common practice when a staff galloper is given a written message?

5. What has Flashman clearly been trying to avoid?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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 the brutal incident that Flashman witnesses near the estate where he is to stay as a prisoner of war.

7. Explain why Lew Nolan goes off about Lord Raglan being a fool.

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

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

10. How does Flashy describe the Board of Ordnance, and how does he decide to get through it?

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