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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. Who does Flash send a note to?

2. What news does Gardner have about Jeendan?

3. How does Flash notify Gardner that they are approaching?

4. Where does Dalip say he wants to be after six?

5. What character is critical of Flashman's report?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Flash think will be the cause of the British defeat?

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

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

7. How do the Khalsa intend to torture Flashman?

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

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

10. How does Hardinge embarrass Flash in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

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

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

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