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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 character does Flash claim is more of a coward than himself?

2. What did the British suspect Jeendan of?

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

4. What had Flashman previously observed at the spot Mangla takes him?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Hardinge embarrass Flash in this section?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Flashman say Tej Singh withdrew his troops?

10. What does Flash overhear the British officers saying about him?

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

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 3

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?

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