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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of Aunt Sara introducing Flashman to the Russian steam bath?
(a) To warm him up from the bitter Russian cold.
(b) To seduce him and test his virility.
(c) To get him to bathe himself.
(d) To get him to relax.

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

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

4. Why is Kutebar in the cell?
(a) Because he stole from the Russians.
(b) Because he got drunk and picked fight with the Russians.
(c) Because he tried to rescue Yakub Beg.
(d) Because he tried to rescue the Silk One.

5. Where does the British government decide that Lord Raglan and his army must invade?
(a) Paris.
(b) Istanbul.
(c) Nowhere; they decide that they should go home.
(d) Sevastopol.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Flashman portray Aunt Sara?

2. What does Valla do the first time that Flashman makes a pass at her?

3. When Flashman goes to charge down the slope, what does he tell Willy to do?

4. Why does one of the other prisoners tell Flashman to "take heart"?

5. What makes Flashman re-think rebelling against the work he is doing in the cell?

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