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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 can Flashman see from the point high above the river?

2. Where does Jassa take Flash?

3. Who does Jeendan want Flash to escort to the British?

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

5. What does Jeendan put the Koh-i-noor inside of?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What events does Flash hear about among the opposition?

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

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

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

6. How does Flash argue against Lawrence sending him to Lahore?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What is the history of Punjab? How has the area evolved since the 1850s? How accurate is the author's representation of Punjab?

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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