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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 Khan think Flash is faking cowardice?

2. What part of America is Campbell from?

3. What does Flashman say he sees for the first time in this section?

4. Why does Mrs. Madison say she wants to leave?

5. Who are the royal family meeting with in this section?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Flashman overhear at one of Khlasa's democratic meetings?

2. How does Flash almost get into trouble in this section?

3. What does Flash find about his role as a spy in this section?

4. What are the traditions of a suttee funeral?

5. How does Flash avoid the swordsmen in this section?

6. What does Flashman learn about Jassa in this section?

7. What part does the Koh-i-Noor paly in this section?

8. Who are the two people Flash meets in the house?

9. Why does Flash think war between the Khalsa and the British is unavoidable?

10. What does Jeendan want Flashman to tell Broadfoot?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way is Flash similar in character to both Gardner and Jessa? Why do the students think Flash seems to identify with Jessa more? In what way does this highlight Flash's alleged cowardice? What is the purpose of the author seemingly using Gardner and Jessa as reflections of Flashman's own character?

Essay Topic 2

What do people think Flash has achieved? In what way does Flash's own view of himself contradict how the public sees him? How would someone like Flash be represented in the media today?

Essay Topic 3

How does Fraser change his representation of history to fit the story? What criticisms can be directed at the author for his version of history?

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