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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 the slave girl with whom Flashman sleeps?

2. Who do the two slaves say was kind to them aboard the ship?

3. What does Lincoln say Cassy will never wear again?

4. What country does Flashman say he is angry at in Chapter 10?

5. What does Cassy say she was forced to work as at 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Flashman decide to lie in court?

2. How do Flashman and Cassy escape Buck Robinson and his men?

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

4. How is Randolph killed in Chapter 9?

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

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

7. How does Cassy kill Tom and George?

8. What does Flashman soon realize about the trial?

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

10. What is Cassy's opinion of men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following historical figures in Fraser's book and discuss how Fraser represents him/her in FLASH FOR FREEDOM! and why he represents that person in that manner? Are there people who would argue against Fraser's representation of that person's life?

1. Abraham Lincoln.

2. Benjamin Disraeli.

3. King Gezo.

4. Fanny Locke.

Essay Topic 2

Away from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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