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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the second message, how does Raglan order Lucan to behave?
(a) However he feels is appropriate.
(b) Offesnively and with good judgment.
(c) Defensively and with good judgment.
(d) Full attack.

2. What two characteristics are used to paint Lord Cardigan as a villain?
(a) His deafness in one ear and his obnoxious laugh.
(b) His smile and his flirtatious nature.
(c) His flirtatious nature and his speech impediment.
(d) His speech impediment and obnoxious laugh.

3. Why doesn't Flashman take part in the siege operations?
(a) He does take part in the seige operations.
(b) Because he was ill for several weeks with dysentery.
(c) Because he is a coward and hides away.
(d) Because he is out of favor with Lord Raglan.

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

5. What has Flashman clearly been trying to avoid?
(a) A dull and pointelss life.
(b) Lord Raglan.
(c) Lord Cardigan.
(d) An active role in the Crimean War.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Lord Raglan finally "stung" into action?

2. What word does Flashman search for as he lies on the ground waiting for Russian swords to pierce him?

3. What does Billy Russell tell Flashman will happen "in a day or so"?

4. Where does the British government decide that Lord Raglan and his army must invade?

5. Why doesn't Lord Raglan like beards?

(see the answer key)

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