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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. Why is Elspeth to blame for the second American adventure for Flashman?
(a) Because she ran off with another man and Flashman followed them to the U.S.
(b) Because she developed a middle-aged wanderlust.
(c) Because she insisted on sending their son to America for his education.
(d) Because she told him to go back to the U.S. and find gold.

2. What bond do Sonsee-array and Flashman form?
(a) They can't stand each other.
(b) They are in love.
(c) They get married.
(d) They run off together.

3. Why does President Grant ask Flashman to advise Sen. Allison's commission?
(a) Because he takes a liking to Flashman.
(b) Because Flashman is his last hope.
(c) Because he is quite taken with Elspeth and wants to get Flashman out of the picture.
(d) Because Elspeth mentions that Flashman is an expert on Native Americans and friends with Spotted Tail.

4. Why is Sherman indignant at the idea of doing anything to help their "red brothers?"
(a) Because he can't speak their language.
(b) Because his wife ran off with a Native American.
(c) Because they continue their violence and refuse to live on the reservations.
(d) Because he can't be bothered to lift a finger for anyone but himself.

5. Who does Flashman accompany westward after his meeting with Candy?
(a) General Terry.
(b) Candy.
(c) General Crook.
(d) General Custer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sonsee-array insist to her father?

2. Who does Candy reveal herself to be?

3. When Flashman goes to President Grant on Custer's behalf, how does Grant put Flashman in his place?

4. What does Candy do with Flashman?

5. What does Flashman call Geronimo?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Flashman is injured.

2. What does Sonsee-array insist about Flashman?

3. Describe George Custer's mind-frame when Flashman meets him again in New York?

4. Why does Flashman think that Spotted Tail is one of the more clever chiefs?

5. Who is Crazy Horse and what is his attitude towards Americans?

6. Why does Flashman say he is glad that he isn't present for Spotted Tail's rejection of Senator Allison's offer for the Black Hills?

7. Describe why Flashman is spared a gruesome death like the other scalp-hunters.

8. How does Yawner instruct Flashman?

9. How does Flashman flatter himself about Sonsee-array?

10. How does President Grant react when Flashman visits him on behalf of Custer?

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