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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 regiment does Flashman "tactfully" suggest that he and Prince William be assigned to?

2. After Flashman and Elspeth settle their row, what does Flashy forget to do?

3. Why doesn't Lord Raglan like beards?

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

5. What is Prince William's nickname?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the incident with Count Ignatieff, why does Flashman understand how Tsar Ivan got his nickname? What is Tsar Ivan's nickname?

2. Explain how Flashman got dysentery.

3. How does Flashy describe the Board of Ordnance, and how does he decide to get through it?

4. Explain the outcome of the Charge of the Light Brigade.

5. Explain why Flashman considers Raglan a hypocrite in Chapter 3.

6. Describe how the Battle of Alma is exaggerated in English art.

7. Describe how Elspeth reacts when Flashman confronts her about catching her almost cheating on him with Lord Cardigan.

8. In Flashman's opinion, why did it take so long for them to march toward Sevastopol?

9. Describe the Russian countryside, as seen through Flashman's eyes.

10. Describe Lord Raglan's reaction to Prince William's death.

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 at the Charge? Why or why not? Please support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Lord Raglan is being hypocritical in his admonition of Flashman regarding the death of Prince William? Describe why or why not, and support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Harry Flashman is clearly the protagonist of the novel, but would you consider him a hero or an anti-hero? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

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