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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language does Flashman use to communicate with the Russians?
(a) Russian.
(b) French.
(c) English.
(d) Turkish.

2. Why is Flashman's wife mortified?
(a) Because he wouldn't be wearing the proud pink and blue of the 11th Hussars.
(b) Because he is a coward.
(c) Because he is having an affair.
(d) Because he wasn't able to get into the Board of Ordnance.

3. How close is the Russian charge before Campbell finally allows his troops to fire?
(a) At least a mile.
(b) 200 yards away.
(c) 50 yards away.
(d) 100 yards away.

4. When Flashman re-joins the siege operations, what is his first mission?
(a) He is leading the cavalry charge against the Russians.
(b) He must go fetch Lord Cardigan from his yacht.
(c) He must rest a little longer until he is fully recovered.
(d) Lord Raglan has Flashman deliver a message to Campbell.

5. What surprises Flashman about the Russian peasants?
(a) That they are so poor.
(b) That they are so smart.
(c) That they are so dirty.
(d) That they are slaves.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Lord Raglan bestow the "privilege" of ordering the whole army to march forward towards the Russians to?

3. Why does Flashman dislike Lord Cardigan?

4. Why does Flashman feel he would have been more qualified to deliver the message to Lord Raglan?

5. Who does Flashman blame for him learning about Item 7?

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