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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 Elspeth get involved with that delays the Flashmans from sailing to England?
(a) The World's Fair.
(b) The Philidelphia Exposition.
(c) The New York Independence Day Foundation.
(d) The World Cup.

2. Why does George Custer feel that he has been reverted back to prewar rank of lieutenant colonel?
(a) Because the war is over.
(b) Because he didn't want to be in a battle any longer.
(c) Because he didn't do a great job as a general.
(d) Because President Grant dislikes him.

3. At the end of Part 1, the Forty Niner, how old does Flashman reveal himself to be?
(a) 33.
(b) 31.
(c) 28.
(d) 27.

4. Who does Candy reveal herself to be?
(a) Susie.
(b) Elspeth.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Cleonie.

5. What has gone almost extinct, which dooms the Native American way of life?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Rattle snakes.
(c) Water.
(d) Buffalo.

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving the Black Hills, where do the Flashmans return to?

2. What is Spotted Tail blunt about while at Camp Robinson?

3. Who is the woman that Flashman saved from Nugent-Hare?

4. Why does Flashman travel to the White House?

5. What makes compliance with the government's order impossible?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Flashman notice about Custer at Fort Lincoln?

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

3. Describe the issue that is going on in the Black Hills.

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

5. Why does Flashman admire Candy?

6. Describe how Flashman is injured.

7. How does Candy act strangely after having slept with Flashman? Why is it strange?

8. What does Sonsee-array insist about Flashman?

9. Why does Flashman blame Elspeth for this second trip to the United States?

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

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