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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tom watch the combat?
(a) With anxiety.
(b) With fear.
(c) With a sense of boredom.
(d) With excitement.

2. What is Tom's reaction to his father's speech?
(a) Near-tearful.
(b) Irritated.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Fearful.

3. Why is Tom staying at the roadside inn?
(a) He waits for a coach.
(b) He is headed home from his first school.
(c) He is on his way to visit London.
(d) He is traveling to visit relatives.

4. When is Tom's father, the Squire, liberal?
(a) In his dealing out of money.
(b) When he is voting for politicians.
(c) When it comes to the women he dates.
(d) When it comes to the boys he believes with whom Tom could or should make friends.

5. When are Tom, East, and Diggs all embarrassed?
(a) They miss their classes.
(b) Flashman abuses them.
(c) Flashman auctions off their belongings.
(d) Diggs expresses his gratitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. What leads to Tom panicking and starting for the door to fetch the nurse?

2. What team gains control of the game?

3. How does Tom feel about the disappearance of such games and competitions from the culture?

4. What does Flashman frequently do to Diggs?

5. Who does Tom's mother take in, train, and pass on to other jobs?

(see the answer key)

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