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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. When the two best guides aren't available to take the party across the prairie, who does Susie deem worthy to lead?

2. Why does Flashman say that in St. Louis, you don't dare drink anything besides claret?

3. What does Flashman do with Cleonie as he is leaving Santa Fe?

4. What does Susie hire Grattan Nugent-Hare for?

5. Three days into the journey west, what two trails diverge?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Flashman get a little nervous after hearing of his father-in-law's death?

2. Why does Susie decide to stay and set her business up in Santa Fe?

3. Describe Susie's plan to get Flashman safely out of New Orleans.

4. Why was Flashman hiding these papers from Captain Spring?

5. Describe Susie's whore house when Flashman and Spring show up to hide there.

6. Explain why Peter Omohundro has been after Flashman.

7. What request does Cleonie startle Flashman with?

8. What happens when Susie hires Grattan Nugent-Hare for security in Santa Fe?

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

10. Why does Susie get in a huff when Colonel Owen tries to induce Wootton to "command" their caravan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was ironic about Flashman's jealousy with Elspeth?

Essay Topic 2

The ethics of war are touched upon several times throughout the novel, with Flashman stating that, after a while, one becomes numb to these things. Do you think that is true? Did Flashman truly become numb? Please support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Harry Flashman to George Custer. Do you think they are similar sort of men or very different? Support your answer using the text.

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