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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 more fit to travel.
(c) Because he was a higher ranking officer in the military.
(d) Because he would have delivered it out of pure cowardice and self-love.

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

3. What is Flashman relieved to hear about Count Pencherjevsky and Valla?
(a) They they were injured, but going to be okay.
(b) That they had both died.
(c) That they didn't want Flashman to be tortured.
(d) That they are safe.

4. What does East give Valla to make sure she sleeps for the majority of the ride?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Brandy.
(c) Laudanum.
(d) Tylenol PM.

5. Why is Flashman sure that Afghanistan will side with the Russians?
(a) Because the Russians were treating the Afghans better than the British.
(b) Because Afghanistan and Russia formed a secret alliance.
(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. What language do the two other prisoners speak, and how does Flashman know?
(a) They speak English.
(b) They speak French, which Flashman understands perfectly.
(c) They speak Russian, which Flashman understands perfectly.
(d) They speak Persian, which Flashman understands perfectly.

7. Who is the Silk One's father?
(a) Ko Dali.
(b) Yakub Beg.
(c) Kutebar.
(d) They don't know.

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

9. What does Flashman imagine he will be touted once he's able to get the news to his commanders about the Russian Invasion?
(a) The Russian Rogue.
(b) The Saviour of England.
(c) The Saviour of the Queen.
(d) The Saviour of India.

10. What does Flashman surmise is the only way that people like Scud East and Tom Brown will ever be happy?
(a) Flashman doesn't think they will ever be happy.
(b) If their morality is being tried and they can feel like they are doing the right thing.
(c) If they ever fell in love and got married.
(d) If they live a quiet, Christian life.

11. Who is Izzat Kutebar?
(a) He is a governor.
(b) He is a prince.
(c) He is a tradesman.
(d) He is a bandit.

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

13. Flashman goes snooping through East's writings and discovers a long letter to whom?
(a) Lord Cardigan.
(b) Valla.
(c) Tom Brown.
(d) Lord Raglan.

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

15. What happens as Flashman and East are nearly free?
(a) The horses trip and the sled overturns.
(b) They escape!
(c) They get lost in a blizzard.
(d) They are shot by Russian officers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of Aunt Sara introducing Flashman to the Russian steam bath?

2. What does Flashman admire about Count Pencherjevsky?

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

4. Who is the Silk One's constant companion?

5. Why is the peasant uprising opportune for East and Flashman?

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