2. What makes Flashman re-think rebelling against the work he is doing in the cell?
(a) He knows he needs these guys.
(b) Yakub Beg's screams of agony.
(c) One look at Kutebar's face.
(d) He has nothing better to do.

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

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

5. Why is Flashman sure that Afghanistan will side with the Russians?
(a) Because Afghanistan and Russia formed a secret alliance.
(b) Because the Russians were treating the Afghans better than the British.
(c) Because the Britishwere in a war with Afghanistan some 15 year prior.
(d) He didn't know, but he was hoping the Afghans would side with the British.

6. Who of Flashman's captors is the most vile?
(a) Count Pencherjevsky.
(b) Scud East.
(c) Aunt Sara.
(d) Count Ignatieff.

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

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

9. Where is Flashman eager to get to after he's been rescued?
(a) Afghanistan, and then to India.
(b) Back Starovosk and Valla.
(c) Back to England.
(d) Back to Fort Raim.

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

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

12. What fairytale character does Flashman compare Count Pencherjevsky to?
(a) Grumpy in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
(b) The evil queen in Sleeping Beauty.
(c) The giant from Jack and the Bean Stalk.
(d) The wolf in Little Red Riding Hood.

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

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

15. How long is Flashman guaranteed life for while in captivity with the Russians?
(a) He isn't guaranteed life.
(b) 4 days.
(c) At least a year.
(d) 4 months.