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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who or what does Prince William turn out to be?
(a) A spoiled brat.
(b) A lazy, good-for nothing royal.
(c) The greenhorn that Cutts took advantage of at the pool hall.
(d) A brilliant soldier, eager to do battle.

2. What does Billy Russell tell Flashman will happen "in a day or so"?
(a) That Flashman will be kicked out of the army for allowing Willy to die.
(b) That the war will be over.
(c) That they'll get to go home.
(d) That Lord Raglan won't hold a grudge against Flashman for Prince Williams death.

3. After Flashman lets Willy make the second command, what does Willy do?
(a) He freezes in fear at the Russian forces.
(b) He gets off his horse and tries to leave the battle.
(c) He gallops off towards the Russians.
(d) He gallops away, back towards the shore.

4. What word does Flashman search for as he lies on the ground waiting for Russian swords to pierce him?
(a) The Russian word for "hello."
(b) The Russian word for "sorry."
(c) The Russian word for "friend."
(d) The Russian word for "surrender."

5. What does Flashman say is common practice when a staff galloper is given a written message?
(a) To borrow a horse from the cavalry in order to deliver the message.
(b) To only travel at night to deliver the message.
(c) The run as fast as they can to deliver the message.
(d) To ask if there are any verbal instructions or messages.

6. What happens to Willy after he charges the Russians?
(a) He is wounded.
(b) He is killed.
(c) He almost gets Flashman killed.
(d) He is touted as a hero.

7. What country are Britain and France fighting for in order to protect it?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Britain.

8. 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 go fetch Lord Cardigan from his yacht.
(c) He must rest a little longer until he is fully recovered.
(d) Lord Raglan has Flashman deliver a message to Campbell.

9. To what do Raglan and Airey mistakenly attribute Flashman's tears to?
(a) Willy's death.
(b) His own terror during the battle.
(c) His longing for his wife.
(d) His reputation possibly being ruined.

10. What country does Britain go to war with?
(a) Russia.
(b) The United States.
(c) China.
(d) Bulgaria.

11. What surprises Flashman about the Russian peasants?
(a) That they are so smart.
(b) That they are so dirty.
(c) That they are slaves.
(d) That they are so poor.

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

13. Where does Elspeth spend the night on the evening of the dance?
(a) Lord Cardigan's.
(b) With Prince William.
(c) At her own home, with Flashy.
(d) Marjorie's.

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

15. What new post does Lord Raglan give to Flashman?
(a) To supervise Prince William of Celle while he is studying in London.
(b) He doesn't give him a new post; he just tells him to work harder.
(c) He sends Flashman to the front line.
(d) He makes Flashman his personal assistant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Prince William fall in love with?

2. What regiment does Flashman "tactfully" suggest that he and Prince William be assigned to?

3. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Army?

4. What is Flashman's personal nickname for Lord Cardigan?

5. What happens when Flashman finally is able to complete his first mission?

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