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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does East do to Flashman when their escape fails?
(a) East runs away in fear.
(b) East abandon's him underneath the overturned sled.
(c) East miraculously lifts the sled off Flashman and they escape.
(d) East decides to stay and fight with his commrade.

2. What regiment does Flashman "tactfully" suggest that he and Prince William be assigned to?
(a) Flashy suggested that they stay out of any combat.
(b) The 17th.
(c) The 11th Hussars.
(d) The Board of Ordnance.

3. What does Flashman say is common practice when a staff galloper is given a written message?
(a) To only travel at night to deliver the message.
(b) The run as fast as they can to deliver the message.
(c) To borrow a horse from the cavalry in order to deliver the message.
(d) To ask if there are any verbal instructions or messages.

4. What noise does Kutebar make in the cell during the dead of night at Fort Raim?
(a) He screams.
(b) A low whistle, which most people wouldn't even notice.
(c) He is completely silent.
(d) He makes an animal cry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Flashman's survival strategy for when the odds are against him?

2. Why does Flashman pull strings to join the Board of Ordnance?

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

4. When the Russians surround Flashman, what does he say he is waiting for?

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

(see the answer key)

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