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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who of Flashman's captors is the most vile?
(a) Count Ignatieff.
(b) Scud East.
(c) Aunt Sara.
(d) Count Pencherjevsky.

3. Who does Raglan send after the fastest galloper to deliver Lucan a second message?
(a) Flashman.
(b) Lord Cardigan.
(c) Lew Nolan.
(d) Billy Russell.

4. What does Willy do to annoy Flashman as they are leaving for war?
(a) He speaks about how exciting it is and are eager.
(b) He sleeps in that morning.
(c) He decides not to go.
(d) He cries, saying he will miss his favorite prostitute.

5. How does Flashman portray Aunt Sara?
(a) As very quiet and slightly horse-faced.
(b) As very shrewd.
(c) As very loud and boisterous.
(d) As beautiful, but a little old for his taste.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two characteristics are used to paint Lord Cardigan as a villain?

2. How does Flashman describe the Russian soldiers?

3. What is in the locket that Willy has around his neck?

4. What is the "white terror" in Russia?

5. What is Flashman relieved to hear about Count Pencherjevsky and Valla?

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