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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 city does Flash travel to from Strackenz?

2. Who claims to believe Flash's story?

3. Where does Lola allow Flash to ride with her?

4. What language does Hansen speak to Flash?

5. Why does Flash decide to go along with the men's plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Otto say has brought Flash to his palace?

2. How does Flash seduce the chambermaid?

3. What is Flash's first impression of Irma?

4. Why does Flash decide he has to return to the castle?

5. What problem has arisen in Otto's plan?

6. What does de Gautet say is Otto's real plan?

7. What does Flash tell the men at the cabin?

8. What do the two ministers tell Flash before the wedding ceremony?

9. Why does Flash think he deserved the jewels?

10. How and why does Otto scar Flash?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Look at the structure of the book.

1. How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2. Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 3

Pick two characters from the book and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motives? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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