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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 The Forty-Niner, pgs. 54-109.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Flashman show the men that he is arguing with?
(a) A pound with the Queen's picture on it.
(b) A place on his head where he was "scalped" by a Native American.
(c) A tattoo of the British flag.
(d) A scar that he got while in a bar fight.

2. Once aboard the steamship, what does Flashman notice about the other passengers?
(a) That they are all silent.
(b) That they are all heading out west to California.
(c) That they are all white.
(d) They they are all poor.

3. When the two best guides aren't available to take the party across the prairie, who does Susie deem worthy to lead?
(a) Wootton.
(b) Flashman.
(c) No one.
(d) Herself.

4. Who does Wootton introduce Flashman to?
(a) Wild Bill.
(b) Spotted Tail, a Sioux.
(c) Gironimo.
(d) John Wayne.

5. Who is the Chief-Guard of the expedition?
(a) Wootton.
(b) Flashman.
(c) Grattan Nugent-Hare.
(d) Wild Bill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Flashman say he can feel aboard the steamship?

2. What agreement does Flashman come to with Wootton?

3. What happens after the caravans come in contact with the stricken natives?

4. How much are they charging for claret at the hotel in St. Louis?

5. Who is the second of Susie's girls that Flashman sleeps with?

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