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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Flashman worried about how well Prince William is performing his army duties?
(a) Because when William does poorly, it reflects poorly on Flashman.
(b) Because he is doing so well that Flashman is afraid they will be assigned to action.
(c) He doesn't really care; he's just happy to be able to go to high society parties.
(d) Because William's performance is only average, and Flashman doesn't want him to go to battle before he is ready.

2. What is the "white terror" in Russia?
(a) Snow.
(b) The secret police.
(c) White slaves.
(d) A type of disease, like the plague.

3. What does Flashman lie to Valla about?
(a) Flashman tells Valla that he is single.
(b) Flashman tells Valla that he will be leaving her with Count Ignatieff.
(c) Flashman tells Valla that he is taking her to England.
(d) Flashman tells Valla that her father is safe.

4. What happens as Flashman and East are nearly free?
(a) The horses trip and the sled overturns.
(b) They escape!
(c) They are shot by Russian officers.
(d) They get lost in a blizzard.

5. As a prisoner of war, how is Flashman treated?
(a) Very poorly.
(b) He isn't taken as a prisoner of war.
(c) The Russians just pretend that he doesn't exist.
(d) Extremely well; almost like an honored guest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Flashman search for as he lies on the ground waiting for Russian swords to pierce him?

2. What is Flashman the most terrified of during his and East's escape?

3. When Lord Raglan tells Flashman to go after Willy, what does Flashman initially do?

4. What is in the locket that Willy has around his neck?

5. How does Flashman describe the Russian civil servants?

(see the answer key)

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