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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In order to make the sled go faster, what do East and Flashman have to do?
(a) Push the sled.
(b) Make the sled run straighter.
(c) Make the horses run faster.
(d) Make the sled lighter.

4. When Ignatieff asks Flashman about Item 7, what does he say?
(a) He passes out from fear.
(b) He lies to Ignatieff and sends him on a false trail.
(c) He cries and tell Ignatieff everything he knows.
(d) He refuses to tell Ignatieff anything.

5. Who is the Silk One's constant companion?
(a) Harry Flashman.
(b) Yakub Beg.
(c) A little Persian kitten.
(d) She doesn't have a companion.

6. What is Flashman's survival strategy for when the odds are against him?
(a) To stay calm and cheat.
(b) To have a positive attitude.
(c) To focus.
(d) To win over his captors.

7. Where is Count Ignatieff eventually taking Flashman?
(a) Back to Starotosk.
(b) To India.
(c) To Crimea.
(d) To England.

8. Who puts Valla in Flashman's care during the peasant uprising?
(a) Scud East.
(b) Aunt Sara.
(c) Count Pencherjevsky.
(d) Count Ignatieff.

9. Why does one of the other prisoners tell Flashman to "take heart"?
(a) He tells Flashman that it could be worse, he could be dead.
(b) He thanks Flashman profusely for helping him and tells Flashman to take his heart.
(c) He tells Flashman that if could be worse, he could get knouted.
(d) He tells Flashman that he might be luckier than he knew.

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

11. What is Flashman doing when East alerts him to danger during their escape?
(a) Keeping look-out.
(b) Daydreaming about Elspeth.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Buttoning up his pants.

12. What do Kutebar and Flashman take turns doing?
(a) Holding up Yakub Beg to ease his pain.
(b) Trying to bribe the guard to let them out.
(c) Singing songs about their native lands.
(d) Verbally abusing Yakub Beg.

13. What does Flashman lie to Valla about?
(a) Flashman tells Valla that he will be leaving her with Count Ignatieff.
(b) Flashman tells Valla that her father is safe.
(c) Flashman tells Valla that he is single.
(d) Flashman tells Valla that he is taking her to England.

14. How does the Count think of Flashman?
(a) He does't care one way or another.
(b) He thinks Flashman is brave, but stupid.
(c) He doesn't care much for Flashman.
(d) He thinks of Flashman as a son.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What fate awaits Flashman when he is captured after his escape attempt?

2. What does Flashman admire about Count Pencherjevsky?

3. What does East do to Flashman when their escape fails?

4. What drives the serfs to finally revolt against Count Pencherjevsky?

5. Where is Flashman eager to get to after he's been rescued?

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