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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. Where is the only place Flashman can bribe the skipper to ship him?
(a) Maryland.
(b) New York.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) San Francisco.

2. What does Flash think will happen to him if he reveals his true identity?
(a) He will be made a captain.
(b) He will be killed.
(c) He will be sent back to Spring.
(d) He will be saved by the queen.

3. Who does Crixus say has sent John Brown to help the slaves?
(a) God.
(b) Allah.
(c) Franklin.
(d) Lincoln.

4. How does Flashy describe Spring's eyes?
(a) Empty.
(b) Devilish.
(c) Beady.
(d) Soulless.

5. Why is it dangerous for the government to arrest Brown?
(a) The British would be angry.
(b) He is more powerful than the government.
(c) He is too popular.
(d) He is too difficult to find.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Crixus say Brown has been planning for the past twenty years?

2. To what country did Flashy run a prominent slave?

3. Who does Flashy panic at the thought of having to face?

4. What is the name of the woman Flashy thinks is a prostitute?

5. Whose feet do Spring and Flashy hear on the above deck?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Flashman's view on New York women?

2. Why does Crixus say Brown needs Flash's help?

3. How does Miranda shock Flash in this section?

4. Why is Flash not happy to see Spring?

5. What does Pinkerton want Flash to do before he allows him to see the British consul?

6. How does Flashman manage to preserve his reputation in this section?

7. Who is Allan Pinkerton?

8. Why does Flash decide he has no choice but to play along with Crixus?

9. Why does Flashman start telling a story about John Brown?

10. Describe Flash' s previous adventures in America.

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