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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 Count Pencherjevsky believe is the main reason for serf uprisings?
(a) Their lack of good vodka.
(b) Their lack of good food.
(c) Sleeping with serf women or selling them as concubines.
(d) Their lack of shelter from the cold.

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

3. How was the British medical provision fairing at the Battle of Alma?
(a) There weren't any medical provisions.
(b) Better than the Russians.
(c) The French brought some very good physicians to the battle.
(d) Very good, British doctor's were the top of their field.

4. Why is Elspeth delighted by the friendship/mentor-ship between Flashman and Prince William?
(a) Because it gives her free time away from Flashman.
(b) Because it opens society's doors to her and Flashman.
(c) Because she is secretly in love with Prince William.
(d) She isn't delighted; she doesn't like how close they have become.

5. What does Count Ignatieff show Flashman for his own "benefit"?
(a) He knouts a prisoner in front of Flashman.
(b) He shows Flashman the slave labor he will be doing.
(c) He shoots a prisoner in front of Flashman.
(d) He shows Flashman a starving prisoner.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the second message, how does Raglan order Lucan to behave?

2. Who is the "fastest" galloper that Raglan sends to deliver a message to Lucan?

3. What country does Britain go to war with?

4. How is Lord Raglan finally "stung" into action?

5. Why does Flashman dislike Lord Cardigan?

(see the answer key)

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