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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Part 2?

2. What has led to war parties around Camp Robinson?

3. What is Flashman's tribal name shortened to?

4. Why does Flashman travel to the White House?

5. How much money does Spotted Tail demand from Sen. Allison?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Flashman blame Elspeth for this second trip to the United States?

3. What does Sonsee-array insist about Flashman?

4. What do Apaches believe about deceit?

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

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

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

8. Why does Grant ask Flashman to advise Senator Allison's commission?

9. Describe how Flashman is injured.

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The ethics of war are touched upon several times throughout the novel, with Flashman stating that, after a while, one becomes numb to these things. Do you think that is true? Did Flashman truly become numb? Please support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Do you think it is luck that Flashman has survived all these years? Why or why not? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Flashman and his wife, Elspeth. Would you say that they have a strong relationship? Why or why not? Support your answer with quotes and passages from the book.

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