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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. What does Flashman tell people was his former job?
(a) A blackbirder.
(b) A jailer.
(c) A smuggler.
(d) A plantation owner.

2. What do the well-armed men leave outside the bar?
(a) Guns.
(b) Wagons.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Slaves.

3. What is the name of the prosecutor?
(a) Dunne.
(b) Clitheroe.
(c) Baily.
(d) Spring.

4. What name does Flashman give himself in Chapter 10?
(a) John Goodman.
(b) Peter Redding.
(c) Tom Arnold.
(d) Dave Pierce.

5. Who does Flashman start to long for as Christmas approaches?
(a) His mother.
(b) Mr. Morrison.
(c) Elspeth.
(d) Ruth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Flashman say he is reluctant to divulge anything to the court?

2. What kind of black people does Flashman think are a nuisance?

3. How does Annie want Flashman to punish Hermia?

4. Where does Flashman say he wants to head once he has enough money?

5. What does Flashman threaten to do to Randolph does not stop complaining?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Flashman decide to lie in court?

2. What does Flashman think about Annie's refusal to socialize with him after sex?

3. What does Baily tell Flashman about slavery in America in Chapter 13?

4. What does Cassy tell Flashman about her life thus far?

5. Why does Cassy associate freedom with Britain?

6. What is Cassy's opinion of men?

7. What does Cassy say will happen to them both if the authorities catch them?

8. How does Flashman manage to escape the U.S. Navy?

9. How does Flashman deal with Omohundro?

10. How do John and his men decide to deal with Flashman?

(see the answer keys)

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