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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. At Fort Mann, what sickness are the Native American's suffering from?

2. Where do Flashman and Spring go for refuge when they become fugitives?

3. What is the first place that the party heads for?

4. How much are they charging for claret at the hotel in St. Louis?

5. What road does Wootton specifically tell Flashman to avoid?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Flashman enjoys the frontier alone.

2. Describe why Flashman is a little nervous to be going to St. Louis.

3. How is Flashman's party lucky during the destruction of Bent's Fort?

4. What difference does Flashman notice about the "Oregoners" compared to those people who are bound for California?

5. Why does Flashman get in a huff in the first chapter?

6. What does Colonel Owens outfit Susie's caravan with?

7. Why is Flashman nervous when he realizes that Grattan Nugent-Hare served in the British Army?

8. How does Flashman persuade Wootton to let him act as if he is commanding the caravan?

9. How does Flashman attempt to persuade the pompous professor of his own expertise in the matter of the Native Americans?

10. Why does Colonel Owens express admiration for Susie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the women in Flashman's life. Answer the question of whether or not they are strong characters. Are they good role models? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think it is luck that Flashman has survived all these years? Why or why not? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Do you think that Flashman deserves what Cleonie does to him? Why or why not? Please support your answer from the text.

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