Flashman in the Great Game: From the Flashman Papers 1856-1858 Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1

1. How does Flashman live his life at the beginning of chapter one?

2. Describe the party at Balmoral.

3. Why is Jhansi causing Britain a problem?

4. Why does Flashman state that he is not keen on his mission to India?

5. What does the first chapter say about Flashman's relationship with his first wife Elspeth?

6. How does Flashman greet Ignatieff?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2

7. How does Flashman react when he is paired with Ignatieff on...
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