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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who says "Put no faith in women, and as much in Chinese"?
(a) Yakub Beg.
(b) Kutebar.
(c) Flashman.
(d) The Silk One.

3. How does Flashman flatter the Pencherjevsky family?
(a) He eagerly learns the Russian language.
(b) He decides to stay in Russia even though he is allowed to go home.
(c) He talks about how wonderful the Russian army is.
(d) He buys them expensive wine.

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

5. How does Flashman wake up on the second night of being in the cell?
(a) Peacefully.
(b) With Kutebar's hairy paw over his mouth to quiet him.
(c) He wakes up sweating from a terrible nightmare.
(d) He hears screaming and awakes ready to fight.

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

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

8. Where do Flashman, East and Valla first refuel and get supplies during their escape?
(a) Arabat.
(b) In Yenitchi.
(c) Starotorsk.
(d) At the Sea of Azov.

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

10. 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 he might be luckier than he knew.
(d) He tells Flashman that if could be worse, he could get knouted.

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

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

13. What is the tortured man's name?
(a) Kutebar
(b) Yakub Beg.
(c) The Silk One
(d) Flashman can't understand his name.

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

15. What does East do to Flashman when their escape fails?
(a) East decides to stay and fight with his commrade.
(b) East abandon's him underneath the overturned sled.
(c) East runs away in fear.
(d) East miraculously lifts the sled off Flashman and they escape.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the rescue, where do the Tajiks take Flashman after riding for hours?

2. Why does Count Ignatieff warn Flashman not to expect any mercy from them?

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

4. When the Russians surround Flashman, what does he say he is waiting for?

5. What is Flashman the most terrified of during his and East's escape?

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