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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. Why is Flashman glad that he's not present for Spotted Tail's formal rejection of Allison's offer?

2. After Flashman is shot, who is his rescuer?

3. What does Flashman note about the "violence" of the Native Americans at Philip Sheridan's wedding?

4. What bond do Sonsee-array and Flashman form?

5. At Fort Lincoln, what does Flashman admire about Custer?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Flashman describe Chief Mangas Colorado?

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

3. What does Flashman notice about Custer at Fort Lincoln?

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

5. Who does Candy reveal herself to be and what does she do with Flashman?

6. How does Yawner instruct Flashman?

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

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

9. What does Sonsee-array insist about Flashman?

10. What does Flashman suspect Elspeth of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think that George MacDonald Fraser uses stereotypes in Flashman and the Redskins? Why or why not? Please support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Flashman is so humble about his past successes? Do you think his successes were merely by accident, as he states or does Flashman have underlying characteristics which make him successful in his ventures? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Manifest Destiny is touched on in this novel. What is Manifest Destiny and was Flashman part of it?

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