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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 does Gough tell Hardinge is his rank?

2. Who does Manglas say Jeendan is meeting in this section?

3. What does Flash think is the only way the British can defeat the Khalsa?

4. Why is Flash partly relieved that Broadfoot has died?

5. Why does Goolab say Jeendan wants Flash to escort her son?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Flash relieved to hear Broadfoot has been killed in battle?

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

3. How does Flash say the British prevent certain defeat?

4. What plans does Broadfoot say he has for Flash?

5. Why is Tej Singh so upset in this section?

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

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

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

9. Why is Flash so impressed with Dalip in this section?

10. How do the Khalsa intend to torture Flashman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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 interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

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

1.Character

2.Setting

3.Plot

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