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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Flashman think to himself "let it be a long war," when he gets to the estate where he is staying?
(a) Because Flashman is tired and needs a rest.
(b) Because of a beautiful young lady who is also at the estate.
(c) Because he's tired of England and is enjoying Russia.
(d) Because he secretly wants the Russians to win.

2. How well does Prince William perform his duties in the army?
(a) Not well at all; he's not used to so many rules.
(b) He's doing okay, but he has a lot of room for improvement.
(c) He hates the army and wishes he never joined it.
(d) Very well.

3. How does Flashman meet Captain Count Nicholas Pavlovitch Ignatieff?
(a) They meet on the front line of the battle.
(b) He meets the Captain when the Captain beats a local registrar who insulted Flashman.
(c) They meet while drinking at the local pub.
(d) They meet because that's who Flashman will be staying with in Russia.

4. What does Lord Raglan chide Flashman for?
(a) Being lazy.
(b) Being too nice to Prince William.
(c) Being too strict a teacher on Prince William.
(d) Letting his wife run around with Lord Cardigan.

5. At Marjorie's party in Chapter 2, what does Flashman stumble upon Elspeth and Lord Cardigan doing?
(a) Shopping together.
(b) About to be intimate.
(c) Riding together on Lord Cardigan's horse.
(d) Dancing together.

6. After finding out about Willy's fate, what does Raglan ask Flashman that seems inappropriate?
(a) He inquires after Willy's uniform.
(b) He doesn't say anything; just pours himself a cup of tea.
(c) "What will I tell the Queen?"
(d) He asks Flashman if he is okay.

7. Who does Lucan tell Flashman he is to accompany in case there's need of a galloper?
(a) Lord Raglan.
(b) Lord Cardigan.
(c) Himself.
(d) Lew Nolan.

8. Who does Prince William fall in love with?
(a) Marjorie.
(b) Flashman.
(c) A blonde prostitute.
(d) Elspeth.

9. At the end of Chapter 2, what does Flashman vow to do?
(a) To not go to war.
(b) To get William a real wife.
(c) Get revenge on Lord Cardigan.
(d) To divorce Elspeth.

10. How is Prince Albert painted as a character?
(a) As a German-accented dandy.
(b) As a very good father.
(c) As a spoiled royal.
(d) As an amazing war hero.

11. How close is the Russian charge before Campbell finally allows his troops to fire?
(a) 100 yards away.
(b) 200 yards away.
(c) At least a mile.
(d) 50 yards away.

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

13. What amuses Flashy about Prince William?
(a) Prince William is a great story teller and can make Flashy laugh.
(b) That Prince William has a crush on Elspeth.
(c) His clumsiness while losing his virginity to a prostitute.
(d) That he is so eager to meet a prostitute.

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

15. How does Flashman describe the Battle of Alma from the start?
(a) "Blooy luncay."
(b) "Exhilerating."
(c) "Well organized."
(d) "Terrifying."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Prince William's nickname?

2. Why is Flashman's wife mortified?

3. What does Flashman insist about his reputation?

4. What does Willy do to annoy Flashman as they are leaving for war?

5. What does Prince William demand to have while shopping with Flashman?

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