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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the British allow Ignatieff free?
(a) He would make a good spy.
(b) He has done nothing wrong.
(c) To avoid a diplomatic incidet.
(d) So he can report back to Russia.

2. What kind of animal do the royal party hunt?
(a) Deer.
(b) Stags.
(c) Buzzards.
(d) Foxes.

3. What is the Indian Queen's name?
(a) Lakshmibai.
(b) Kakshima.
(c) Hillary.
(d) Jemima.

4. Where did Bloody Lance kill the four Gilzias?
(a) Afghanistan.
(b) Russia.
(c) Mogala.
(d) Persia.

5. Which country is trying to invade India?
(a) Poland.
(b) Britain.
(c) France.
(d) Russia.

6. What at Balmoral Castle does Flashman say puts him off his food?
(a) Prince Albert's accent.
(b) The tartan carpets.
(c) The ugly chambermaids.
(d) The Queen's accent.

7. What does Flashman tell Ignatieff stories about?
(a) Russin women.
(b) Murder.
(c) Imprisonment.
(d) His marriage.

8. What country does Flashman tell stories about at Balmoral?
(a) China.
(b) India.
(c) France.
(d) Russia.

9. What language does Flashman speak to the Queen?
(a) Urdu.
(b) English.
(c) Sanskrit.
(d) Hindu.

10. Who does Flashman look forward to sleeping with when he returns to Jhansi?
(a) The Queen.
(b) Elspeth.
(c) Ilderim.
(d) Florence Nightingale.

11. Why does Flashman act surly at the barracks?
(a) So people will avoid him.
(b) So he can get more food.
(c) To attract the woman.
(d) To create trouble.

12. What is the name of the political agent that Flashman meets in this chapter?
(a) Davis.
(b) Benji.
(c) Skene.
(d) Jupiter.

13. What is the name of the old friend Flashman meets in India in this chapter?
(a) Peter Nichols.
(b) John Nicholson.
(c) George Scuttle.
(d) James Formby.

14. Who spits on Flashman's shadow?
(a) A cabin boy.
(b) A Seboy.
(c) A Sikh.
(d) A Pathan.

15. What is Lord Palmerston's nickname?
(a) Stoner.
(b) Pam.
(c) White Face.
(d) Pip.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what language does Lakshmibai read the petition?

2. What attracts Flashman to the Queen?

3. Where does Flashman have to meet Ilderim after he has put on his disguise?

4. How does Flashman describe Prince Albert's eyes?

5. What is a sowar?

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