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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 Flash pretend he can't walk?

2. What is Van Cortlandt's rank?

3. What is the name of Broadfoot's replacement?

4. What kind of officer spots Flashman just outside of Lahore?

5. Who do the Khalsa want to murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Khalsa intend to torture Flashman?

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

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

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

5. In what could Flashman's situation in this section be called ironic?

6. Why does Flash decide to stay in his current position?

7. What does Goolab alrady know about the treaty?

8. Why does Gardner want Flash to travel with the Khalsa?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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