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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who or what does Prince William turn out to be?
(a) The greenhorn that Cutts took advantage of at the pool hall.
(b) A lazy, good-for nothing royal.
(c) A spoiled brat.
(d) A brilliant soldier, eager to do battle.

4. What is the "white terror" in Russia?
(a) The secret police.
(b) A type of disease, like the plague.
(c) White slaves.
(d) Snow.

5. In order to make the sled go faster, what do East and Flashman have to do?
(a) Make the sled run straighter.
(b) Make the sled lighter.
(c) Make the horses run faster.
(d) Push the sled.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Flashman insist about his reputation?

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

4. What is odd about Captain Count Nicholas Pavlovitch Ignatieff's eyes?

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

(see the answer key)

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