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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Count Ignatieff show Flashman for his own "benefit"?
(a) He shows Flashman the slave labor he will be doing.
(b) He shows Flashman a starving prisoner.
(c) He shoots a prisoner in front of Flashman.
(d) He knouts a prisoner in front of Flashman.

4. What do Kutebar and Flashman take turns doing?
(a) Verbally abusing Yakub Beg.
(b) Trying to bribe the guard to let them out.
(c) Singing songs about their native lands.
(d) Holding up Yakub Beg to ease his pain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Flashman feel he would have been more qualified to deliver the message to Lord Raglan?

2. Yakub Beg makes Flashman his what?

3. What is the danger that East heard?

4. What does East give Valla to make sure she sleeps for the majority of the ride?

5. Of the party that saves the three prisoners, who seems to have the authority?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Flashman is momentarily wary of seeing Scud East at Pencherjevsky's estate.

2. Describe the dream the Flashman had the second night he was in the cell.

3. Explain how Flashman found out that the Silk One was actually a female.

4. Explain why Flashman might consider his predicament in Chapter 8 as "poetic justice".

5. Explain why Count Pencherjevsky doesn't like Valla's husband?

6. How does Flashman try to get out of helping Yakub Beg and his people fight the Russians?

7. Describe the situation that Flashman walks into when he is put in the cell.

8. How does East feel when Flashman throw's Valla overboard? Describe his reaction.

9. Describe why Flashman feels comforted by the desert.

10. What obstacles must East and Flashman overcome in order to make a successful escape?

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