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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Russians surround Flashman, what does he say he is waiting for?
(a) A hot drink of brandy.
(b) The pierce of a lance.
(c) A flogging.
(d) Valla to come save him.

2. Why is the peasant uprising opportune for East and Flashman?
(a) Because Flashman has impregnated Valla.
(b) Because they need to escape to pass on information.
(c) Because Flashman hasn't impreganted Valla.
(d) Because they are both getting very bored in Russia.

3. How do East and Flashman manage the 5 to 6 hour sled ride to Yenitchi without freezing to death?
(a) They take turns driving.
(b) They drink copious amounts of brandy.
(c) They both lie closely to Valla.
(d) They sit closely to each other for warmth.

4. What is odd about Captain Count Nicholas Pavlovitch Ignatieff's eyes?
(a) One is blue, and the other is half-brown, half-blue.
(b) He only has one eye.
(c) One is blue and the other is brown.
(d) He is blind.

5. What is Flashman doing when East alerts him to danger during their escape?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Keeping look-out.
(c) Buttoning up his pants.
(d) Daydreaming about Elspeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to make the sled go faster, what do East and Flashman have to do?

2. When Lord Raglan and Flashman are speaking about William after the battle, what does Raglan tell Flashman he has done?

3. Why doesn't Flashman take part in the siege operations?

4. Who does Elspeth attend a dance with in May?

5. Why is Flashman annoyed at East for giving Valla something for sleep?

(see the answer key)

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