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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Flashman search for as he lies on the ground waiting for Russian swords to pierce him?
(a) The Russian word for "friend."
(b) The Russian word for "hello."
(c) The Russian word for "surrender."
(d) The Russian word for "sorry."

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 are safe.
(c) That they had both died.
(d) They they were injured, but going to be okay.

3. What happens as Flashman attempts to flee the battle?
(a) He gets shot.
(b) He doesn't try to flee the battle.
(c) He turns the wrong way and finds himself advancing alone toward the Russians.
(d) He falls from his horse.

4. What diseases are both the British and the Russian armies suffering from?
(a) The Flu and Polio.
(b) Dysentary and Cholera.
(c) Small Pox and Measles.
(d) The common cold and the Black Plague.

5. What is the purpose of taking Flashman as a prisoner of war?
(a) To torture information out of him.
(b) To marry him off to a Russian girl.
(c) He can be swapped for Russian prisoners of war that the British have.
(d) To eventually kill him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Lord Raglan and Flashman are speaking about William after the battle, what does Raglan tell Flashman he has done?

3. Why is Flashman sure that Afghanistan will side with the Russians?

4. When Ignatieff asks Flashman about Item 7, what does he say?

5. How close is the Russian charge before Campbell finally allows his troops to fire?

(see the answer key)

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