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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Flashman tell Maxwell and Kit Carson after Flashman is shot?
(a) He doesn't say much of anything because he is delirious.
(b) The truth about his adventures with Gallantin and the Apaches.
(c) He lies to them about his adventures with the Apaches.
(d) He tells them he wants to go home to England.

2. What does Geronimo introduce Flashman to?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Scalping.
(c) War-painting.
(d) The sweatbath and betothal rituals.

3. At Fort Lincoln, what does Flashman admire about Custer?
(a) The way he drills his troops.
(b) He admires how popular Custer is.
(c) The way his troops love him.
(d) He admires how merciful Custer is.

4. What does Flashman note about the "violence" of the Native Americans at Philip Sheridan's wedding?
(a) That they are all violent.
(b) He recounts a tale or two from the "Forty-Niner."
(c) That only a handful are truly hostile.
(d) That they are all actually very peaceful.

5. What makes compliance with the government's order impossible?
(a) Wind storms.
(b) The Souix will fight.
(c) Snow.
(d) A hurricane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sherman indignant at the idea of doing anything to help their "red brothers?"

2. What year in history is Part 2 set?

3. Who does Flashman receive an invitation from upon returning to his hotel?

4. What does Flashman consider Chief Mangas Colorado?

5. Why does George Custer feel that he has been reverted back to prewar rank of lieutenant colonel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Yawner instruct Flashman?

2. Who is Crazy Horse and what is his attitude towards Americans?

3. Why does Flashman say he is glad that he isn't present for Spotted Tail's rejection of Senator Allison's offer for the Black Hills?

4. How does Flashman flatter himself about Sonsee-array?

5. Describe the conflict between the Native Americans and the U.S. Government as portrayed in the novel.

6. Why does Grant ask Flashman to advise Senator Allison's commission?

7. Why does Flashman admire Candy?

8. What sort of show does Spotted Tail take the Flashmans to.

9. How does Flashman describe Chief Mangas Colorado?

10. Describe George Custer's mind-frame when Flashman meets him again in New York?

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