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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Willy do when confronted with the battle?
(a) He charges with his sword held high.
(b) He doesn't do anything; he totally freezes.
(c) He turns and runs in the other direction.
(d) He runs toward Flashman, asking him for directions.

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

3. 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 he's tired of England and is enjoying Russia.
(c) Because of a beautiful young lady who is also at the estate.
(d) Because he secretly wants the Russians to win.

4. What is Flashman the most terrified of during his and East's escape?
(a) Being found out by Russian soldiers.
(b) Being caught with his pants down by East.
(c) Being attacked by wolves.
(d) That Valla will freeze to death.

5. After the rescue, where do the Tajiks take Flashman after riding for hours?
(a) To Afghanistan.
(b) An oasis deep in the Red Sands of Kizil Kum.
(c) To India.
(d) Back to Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Flashman catch Lord Cardigan and his wife, Elspeth, doing?

2. How well does Prince William perform his duties in the army?

3. Why does Count Ignatieff warn Flashman not to expect any mercy from them?

4. How do Flashman and East discover Item 7?

5. Who does Raglan send after the fastest galloper to deliver Lucan a second message?

(see the answer key)

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