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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Of the party that saves the three prisoners, who seems to have the authority?
(a) Yakub Beg.
(b) A very slight boy.
(c) No one has authority; it's total chaos.
(d) Kutebar.

4. How does the Count feel about Scud East?
(a) He thinks of East as a son.
(b) He thinks East is soft and doesn't like him much.
(c) He doesn't really care one way or another.
(d) He wishes East were his son-in-law.

5. What fairytale character does Flashman compare Count Pencherjevsky to?
(a) Grumpy in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
(b) The wolf in Little Red Riding Hood.
(c) The evil queen in Sleeping Beauty.
(d) The giant from Jack and the Bean Stalk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the scene that Flashman encounters when he is placed in the cell with two men?

2. How does Flashman describe the Battle of Alma from the start?

3. What drives the serfs to finally revolt against Count Pencherjevsky?

4. What is the purpose of Aunt Sara introducing Flashman to the Russian steam bath?

5. How do Flashman and East discover Item 7?

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