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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the Russian steam bath, what does Count Pencherjevsky propose to Flashman?
(a) That Flashman try to make an escape.
(b) That Flashman sleep with Valla and try to get her pregnant.
(c) That Flashman should take baths more often.
(d) That Flashman sleep with Aunt Sara and try to get her pregnant.

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

3. Why does Flashman believe Scud East abandoned him?
(a) Because Flashman tossed Valla overboard the sled.
(b) Because he truly wanted to deliver the message to Lord Raglan.
(c) Because he was terrified and wanted to get away.
(d) Because he was freezing and wanted to find shelter.

4. Why doesn't Lord Raglan like beards?
(a) He thinks beards look foreign.
(b) He does like them, and, in fact, has one himself.
(c) He says they get in the way while his troops fight.
(d) He thinks they smell.

5. What is odd about Captain Count Nicholas Pavlovitch Ignatieff's eyes?
(a) One is blue, and the other is half-brown, half-blue.
(b) One is blue and the other is brown.
(c) He only has one eye.
(d) He is blind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Yakub Beg tells Flashman that he is the first foreigner to what?

2. Why is Flashman annoyed at East for giving Valla something for sleep?

3. What is Prince William's nickname?

4. When the Russian Soldiers come upon Flashman in the snow, what do they do?

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

(see the answer key)

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