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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language do the two other prisoners speak, and how does Flashman know?
(a) They speak Russian, which Flashman understands perfectly.
(b) They speak English.
(c) They speak French, which Flashman understands perfectly.
(d) They speak Persian, which Flashman understands perfectly.

2. How well does Prince William perform his duties in the army?
(a) He's doing okay, but he has a lot of room for improvement.
(b) Not well at all; he's not used to so many rules.
(c) Very well.
(d) He hates the army and wishes he never joined it.

3. Why is Flashman annoyed at East for giving Valla something for sleep?
(a) Flashman wanted Valla to be alert for danger.
(b) Flashman was afraid he'd given her too much.
(c) Flashman couldn't care less if East gave her something or not.
(d) Flashman wanted the opportunity to comfort the half-naked blonde.

4. Why does Flashman lie to Valla?
(a) Becuase he likes to lie.
(b) Because he thinks it will be funny.
(c) Because he doesn't want her to get hysterical.
(d) Because he doesn't want her to worry about her father.

5. How does Flashman meet Captain Count Nicholas Pavlovitch Ignatieff?
(a) He meets the Captain when the Captain beats a local registrar who insulted Flashman.
(b) They meet because that's who Flashman will be staying with in Russia.
(c) They meet while drinking at the local pub.
(d) They meet on the front line of the battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does East want to do with the information about Item 7?

2. What is the date that the entirety of Chapter 4 takes place on?

3. What regiment does Flashman "tactfully" suggest that he and Prince William be assigned to?

4. What does Flashman insist about his reputation?

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

(see the answer key)

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