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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Flashman think to himself "let it be a long war," when he gets to the estate where he is staying?
(a) Because he secretly wants the Russians to win.
(b) Because he's tired of England and is enjoying Russia.
(c) Because of a beautiful young lady who is also at the estate.
(d) Because Flashman is tired and needs a rest.

2. Once they arrive in Syr Daria, where is Flashman placed?
(a) Flashman is chained to two Cossacks at all times.
(b) Flashman has a specially guarded tent.
(c) In a jail at Fort Raim with two other prisoners.
(d) Flashman is handcuffed to Ignatieff at all times.

3. 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.

4. Why does Flashman dislike Lord Cardigan?
(a) Because he fired him and sent him to Afghanistan 14 years previously.
(b) Because Lord Cardigan is very arrogant.
(c) He doesn't dislike Lord Cardigan, who is like a mentor to him.
(d) Because he has always been better at his job than Flashy.

5. Who does Count Pencherjevsky's family consist of?
(a) Himself only; he doesn't think much of women.
(b) Himself, his wife and his daughter, Valla.
(c) Himself and his daughter only.
(d) Himself, his daughter Valla, and Aunt Sara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Kutebar and Flashman take turns doing?

2. What noise does Kutebar make in the cell during the dead of night at Fort Raim?

3. How does Flashman describe the Russian soldiers?

4. What does Flashman compare his behavior at the Battle of Fort Raim to?

5. What is the danger that East heard?

(see the answer key)

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