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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 is the metal frame in the cellar suspended over?

2. What does Flash promise to give Dalip once they reach their destination?

3. Where is Flash as the battle rages?

4. What is a palki?

5. How are thousands of men thrown into the Sutlej river?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Khalsa intend to torture Flashman?

2. What are the three mens' plan to get inside the palace?

3. How does Flashman plan to get Dalip out of the palace unnoticed?

4. How does Lawrence persuade Hardinge that Flash is the right man to escort Dalip?

5. What is Hardinge disgusted about in this section?

6. What does flash see from his position on the north bank?

7. What does Lawrence tell Flash the Khalsa's new plans are?

8. How does Jeendan shock the soldiers in this section?

9. What advice does Flash give Lal Singh in this section?

10. What does Flash learn about Lal Singh in chapter twelve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is the court of Lahore such a dangerous place for Flashman to be? How does he escape the dangers?

Essay Topic 2

How does Flashman's reputation for bravery get him into trouble? What would happen to Flashman if he showed his more cowardly traits to his superiors?

Essay Topic 3

What does the novel say about Pakistani culture? In what way is it to Indian culture? What is Flashman's views on Pakistan culture?

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