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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Flashman portray Aunt Sara?
(a) As very shrewd.
(b) As beautiful, but a little old for his taste.
(c) As very loud and boisterous.
(d) As very quiet and slightly horse-faced.

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

3. What does Valla do the first time that Flashman makes a pass at her?
(a) She runs to find Scud East.
(b) She punches him in the groin.
(c) She gives in very quickly.
(d) She screams and runs away.

4. Who is the "fastest" galloper that Raglan sends to deliver a message to Lucan?
(a) Lord Cardigan.
(b) Billy Russell.
(c) Harry Flashman.
(d) Lew Nolan.

5. Why does Scud invite Flashman outside to go for a walk to talk?
(a) Because he is afraid of Flashman and didn't want to be alone with him.
(b) Because Scud feels like some exercise.
(c) Because there are "speaking tubes" in each of their rooms.
(d) Because the house is stuffy and warm.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the danger that East heard?

3. Who does Flashman believe that Satan would be if he were a human being?

4. What does Flashman surmise is the only way that people like Scud East and Tom Brown will ever be happy?

5. What amuses Flashy about Prince William?

(see the answer key)

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