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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. Who tells Flashman that all of Susie's girls know about his first tryst?

2. Who greets Flashman after the citadel explodes?

3. What part of Gallantin's raid does Flashman not take part in?

4. Shortly after Flashman joins them, who do Gallantin and his men seek revenge on, and for what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Flashman describe Wootton?

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

3. Explain why Peter Omohundro has been after Flashman.

4. Describe how Flashman betrays Cleonie.

5. What request does Cleonie startle Flashman with?

6. How does Susie get around selling any of her girls to prospective buyers?

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

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

9. What did the papers contain that Flashman was hiding from Captain Spring?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Flashman character is taken from another series called "Tom Brown's Schooldays" in which Flashman is portrayed as a bully. Do you think that is his nature? Does he still exhibit those qualities? Support your answer from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Does Flashman have a moral compass? Why or why not? Support your answer from the text.

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