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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 Otto's inside man?

2. What reason does Flash give for leaving London?

3. Who does Flash seduce in Chapter 7?

4. How did Flashman become so rich?

5. What do Flashman and Speedicut climb through to make their escape?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the policeman refuse to arrest Flash?

2. Describe Flash's journey to Munich.

3. Why is Flash not happy on his return to London in Chapter 4?

4. How does Lola react to seeing Flash again?

5. What do the Brits and Otto disagree about in the second chapter?

6. How do Elspeth and her parents react to Flash leaving London?

7. Describe the eventual fight between Gully and Otto.

8. Why is Flash confused over Countess de Landsfield's letter in Chapter 4?

9. What is Otto's opinion of boxing?

10. What is Tom's opinion of Otto?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the novel overall argument? How does think this argument relate to 1970s society? How does Fraser construct the story to communicate his argument clearly and effectively?

Essay Topic 2

What does it say about 1840s society that they someone like Flash as a hero? What would happen to Flash if people found out the truth about his exploits?

Essay Topic 3

How does Fraser view Rosanna as a historical figure? How much do the students think Fraser had to change Rosanna's character to fit with his story?

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