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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. How does Flashman describe the two girls giggling in the New Orleans finery?

2. What are the names of the two slaves Anderson examines?

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

4. What does Cassy say she senses at Fisher's Landing?

5. What does Flashman tell people was his former job?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Cassy associate freedom with Britain?

4. How does Lincoln ease Flashman's worries in Chapter 13?

5. What does Anderson state that the plaintiff must show?

6. What are the charges against Spring?

7. What do Drusilla and Messalina recall in court?

8. How is Randolph killed in Chapter 9?

9. What opinion does Lincoln give about slavery in Chapter 13?

10. How does Flashman deal with Omohundro?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

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

Examine the book's reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

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