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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the ship due in two days?
(a) HMS Belfast.
(b) HMS Dido.
(c) HMS Whitney.
(d) HMS Cornfield.

2. What is Flashman's best position in cricket?
(a) Bowler.
(b) Batsmen.
(c) Wicketkeeper.
(d) Fielder.

3. Where is Flashman invited to play cricket in the second chapter?
(a) Durham.
(b) Lords.
(c) Canterbury.
(d) The Oval.

4. Who does Haslam offer to introduce Flashman to?
(a) Wimple.
(b) Roger.
(c) Whampoa.
(d) Haggard.

5. What does the Madagascan queen use anyone stranded on her shores for?
(a) A freak show.
(b) Sex.
(c) Theater.
(d) Slavery.

6. Where does Flashman say he will meet up with Haslam and Elspeth?
(a) Hollyhead.
(b) Dover.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Bristol.

7. What does J.B. order Flashman to storm?
(a) A university.
(b) An army barracks.
(c) A fort.
(d) A palace.

8. What kind of ship do J.B. and his crew see on fire?
(a) A ghost ship.
(b) A merchant ship.
(c) A navy ship.
(d) A pirate ship.

9. Why does Elspeth think Flashman is coming on the cruise with her?
(a) To get a holiday.
(b) To set up a business.
(c) To show his devotion.
(d) To escape Tighe.

10. Which of the following words does Elspeth attribute to her husband?
(a) Loving.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Naive.
(d) Cowardly.

11. What does Flashman accidentally wander into when he enters the palace?
(a) The drawing room.
(b) The maid chamber.
(c) A harem.
(d) The war room.

12. Where does Flashman say he would have jumped ship if he had known what was really going on?
(a) Dover.
(b) Singapore.
(c) New York.
(d) Madras.

13. Where is it now dangerous for Flashman to walk at night?
(a) Villages.
(b) London.
(c) The local parks.
(d) The New Forest.

14. What is Haslam disappointed that he missed?
(a) Flashman's hat-trick.
(b) Felix's catch.
(c) Flashman's marriage.
(d) Brown's speech.

15. What does Elspeth say Flashman is flush with when she sees him in the garden?
(a) Anger.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Love.
(d) Exercise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What coast does Flashman say he enjoyed traveling down?

2. How does the pirate say he does not want to be killed?

3. What does Flashman drink with his European meal?

4. What is the name of the ship Flashman travels on to Asia?

5. What kind of bowling does Flashman discuss with Haslam?

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