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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What regiment does Flashman "tactfully" suggest that he and Prince William be assigned to?
(a) The 11th Hussars.
(b) The Board of Ordnance.
(c) The 17th.
(d) Flashy suggested that they stay out of any combat.

2. What does Lord Raglan conclude after reviewing Flashman's file?
(a) That Flashman is average.
(b) That Flashman's talents have been wasted in Ordnance.
(c) That Flashman isn't very good at his job.
(d) That Flashman needs more supervision.

3. Why does Flashman dislike Lord Cardigan?
(a) Because he has always been better at his job than Flashy.
(b) He doesn't dislike Lord Cardigan, who is like a mentor to him.
(c) Because Lord Cardigan is very arrogant.
(d) Because he fired him and sent him to Afghanistan 14 years previously.

4. What does Flashman insist about his reputation?
(a) That he earned it.
(b) That it is a fluke.
(c) That it's all lies.
(d) That it's an exaggeration.

5. Who does Flashman go to the pool hall with?
(a) Speed.
(b) Lord Cardigan.
(c) Elspeth.
(d) Cutts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Flashman doing when he catches Elspeth and Lord Cardigan?

2. Why does Flashman pull strings to join the Board of Ordnance?

3. Why does Flashman teach Cutts a lesson at the pool hall?

4. What country does Britain go to war with?

5. Why is Elspeth delighted by the friendship/mentor-ship between Flashman and Prince William?

(see the answer key)

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