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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. Why does Flashman think it is okay to leave Randolph at the end of Chapter 9?

2. What name does Flashman adopt in this section?

3. In which state has Flashman heard that people have struck gold?

4. What kind of female warriors does Flashman see in the third section?

5. What does Spring order to be hosed down?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Flashman's decision to stand for Parliament seen as a good thing all round?

2. What is Abraham's opinion of slaves?

3. What does Flashman pack with him to take to Louisiana?

4. How does Flashman settle into life once he arrives in Louisiana?

5. Why does Flashman think Elspeth's child is not his?

6. How does Flashman describe King Gezo?

7. What happens when Spring and his crew try to leave Apokoto?

8. What regrets does Spring have about his life?

9. What does Flashman see as he approaches Apokoto?

10. In what way does life aboard the ship worsen as she enters the Carribbean?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? 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 interactions with each other?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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