2. What is the purpose of Aunt Sara introducing Flashman to the Russian steam bath?
(a) To get him to relax.
(b) To warm him up from the bitter Russian cold.
(c) To get him to bathe himself.
(d) To seduce him and test his virility.

3. What is the name of the man that Flashman relieves when he arrives in the cell?
(a) Izzat Kutebar
(b) The Silk One
(c) Flashman can't understand his name.
(d) Yakub Beg

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

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

6. What is Item 7?
(a) A planned Russian retreat in Crimea.
(b) A planned Russian invasion of Britain.
(c) A 30,000-man Russian invasion of Northern India.
(d) A new carriage that Count Pencherjevsky wants to buy for Valla.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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