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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Flashman feel he would have been more qualified to deliver the message to Lord Raglan?
(a) Because he was more fit to travel.
(b) Because he would have delivered it out of pure cowardice and self-love.
(c) Because Flashman could speak better Russian than East.
(d) Because he was a higher ranking officer in the military.

2. What is Flashman relieved to hear about Count Pencherjevsky and Valla?
(a) That they didn't want Flashman to be tortured.
(b) That they had both died.
(c) That they are safe.
(d) They they were injured, but going to be okay.

3. Why does Flashman dislike Lord Cardigan?
(a) Because he has always been better at his job than Flashy.
(b) Because Lord Cardigan is very arrogant.
(c) Because he fired him and sent him to Afghanistan 14 years previously.
(d) He doesn't dislike Lord Cardigan, who is like a mentor to him.

4. Where does Elspeth spend the night on the evening of the dance?
(a) Lord Cardigan's.
(b) Marjorie's.
(c) With Prince William.
(d) At her own home, with Flashy.

5. What new post does Lord Raglan give to Flashman?
(a) He doesn't give him a new post; he just tells him to work harder.
(b) He sends Flashman to the front line.
(c) He makes Flashman his personal assistant.
(d) To supervise Prince William of Celle while he is studying in London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Russian General, Lipandi, do when Flashman is first introduced to him?

2. Who does Flashman believe that Satan would be if he were a human being?

3. What is Flashman's personal nickname for Lord Cardigan?

4. In order to make the sled go faster, what do East and Flashman have to do?

5. How long is Flashman guaranteed life for while in captivity with the Russians?

(see the answer key)

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