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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 New York Independence Day Foundation.
(b) The World's Fair.
(c) The World Cup.
(d) The Philidelphia Exposition.

2. What happens to Flashman's shoulder after he is shot?
(a) It's only a surface wound.
(b) It's paralyzed.
(c) It's really sore.
(d) It's barely grazed.

3. What does Flashman tell Spotted Tail privately while at Camp Robinson?
(a) That the negotiations are a a sham and that Sen. Allison plans on cheating the Sioux out of their land.
(b) That Spotted Tail better stay away from Elspeth.
(c) That Sen. Allison is a good man and will do right by the Sioux for their sacred lands.
(d) That Sen. Allison is an idiot and that Spotted Tail should take advantage of this.

4. What bond do Sonsee-array and Flashman form?
(a) They are in love.
(b) They can't stand each other.
(c) They get married.
(d) They run off together.

5. What does Candy tell Flashman that the "B" in her name stands for?
(a) "Brave" because she is very brave.
(b) "Business" during working hours.
(c) "Beautiful" which Flashman agrees to.
(d) "Bold" because she is not afraid to stand up for herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Part 1, the Forty Niner, how old does Flashman reveal himself to be?

2. When Flashman goes to President Grant on Custer's behalf, how does Grant put Flashman in his place?

3. What is Flashman's tribal name shortened to?

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

5. Where is Camp Robinson located?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Flashman's escape from the Apaches.

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

9. How does Yawner instruct Flashman?

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

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