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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where do Flashman and Scud East know each other from?
(a) Rugby school.
(b) The army.
(c) The 11th Hussars.
(d) Scud was once a potential suitor for Elspeth.

3. Yakub Beg tells Flashman that he is the first foreigner to what?
(a) Save his life.
(b) Sit at the circle with them.
(c) Help them fight.
(d) Infiltrate their Oasis.

4. What noise does Kutebar make in the cell during the dead of night at Fort Raim?
(a) He screams.
(b) A low whistle, which most people wouldn't even notice.
(c) He makes an animal cry.
(d) He is completely silent.

5. Why does Flashman feel he would have been more qualified to deliver the message to Lord Raglan?
(a) Because Flashman could speak better Russian than East.
(b) Because he was a higher ranking officer in the military.
(c) Because he would have delivered it out of pure cowardice and self-love.
(d) Because he was more fit to travel.

6. Of the party that saves the three prisoners, who seems to have the authority?
(a) Yakub Beg.
(b) Kutebar.
(c) No one has authority; it's total chaos.
(d) A very slight boy.

7. When Flashman finally goes to his cell after witnessing the "demonstration", why does he feel relieved?
(a) Flashman is eager to plan his esacpe.
(b) Flashman is relieved he wasn't knouted.
(c) Flashman is happy to get away from Count Ignatieff's evil eyes.
(d) Flashman just wants to get some sleep.

8. Who does Flashman blame for him learning about Item 7?
(a) Aunt Sara.
(b) Scud East.
(c) Valla.
(d) Count Pencherjevsky.

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

10. What is the danger that East heard?
(a) The cry of wolves.
(b) The crying of a woman.
(c) The shooting of guns.
(d) Distant hoof beats.

11. What does the Silk One call Flashman?
(a) A very brave man.
(b) A fool.
(c) An infidel.
(d) A coward.

12. What does the Silk One do to help persuade Flashman to fight?
(a) She yells at him.
(b) She says nothing, and he feels guilty.
(c) She tells him she loves him.
(d) She seduces him.

13. How do East and Flashman manage the 5 to 6 hour sled ride to Yenitchi without freezing to death?
(a) They drink copious amounts of brandy.
(b) They take turns driving.
(c) They sit closely to each other for warmth.
(d) They both lie closely to Valla.

14. After the Russian steam bath, what does Count Pencherjevsky propose to Flashman?
(a) That Flashman sleep with Valla and try to get her pregnant.
(b) That Flashman sleep with Aunt Sara and try to get her pregnant.
(c) That Flashman try to make an escape.
(d) That Flashman should take baths more often.

15. Where does Flashman say he will finally feel safe?
(a) Only when Count Ignatieff is dead.
(b) Only when he reaches London and his favorite ale house.
(c) Only when he is able to get the news of the Russian invasion to his commanders.
(d) Only when he is back in Elspeth's arms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Flashman imagine he will be touted once he's able to get the news to his commanders about the Russian Invasion?

2. Why is Flashman sure that Afghanistan will side with the Russians?

3. Where do Flashman, East and Valla first refuel and get supplies during their escape?

4. Why does Flashman lie to Valla?

5. What does Flashman admire about Count Pencherjevsky?

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