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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. How does Susie's method of getting rid of Spring sit with Flashman?
2. Where does the first part of this book take place?
3. What else, besides sickness, worried Flashman about being in St. Louis?
4. What does Grattan Nugent-Hare do after he is hired?
5. What language does Flashman state he never learned to speak properly?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Flashman's first experience with the Native Americans.
2. Why does Flashman say that the first few days on the trail are an illusion?
3. How does Flashman persuade Wootton to let him act as if he is commanding the caravan?
4. What did the papers contain that Flashman was hiding from Captain Spring?
5. Describe why Flashman is a little nervous to be going to St. Louis.
6. What does Colonel Owens outfit Susie's caravan with?
7. How does Flashman say that he spent most of his time in the west?
8. How does Flashman attempt to persuade the pompous professor of his own expertise in the matter of the Native Americans?
9. Why does Colonel Owens express admiration for Susie?
10. Why does Flashman get a little nervous after hearing of his father-in-law's death?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the relationship between Flashman and his wife, Elspeth. Would you say that they have a strong relationship? Why or why not? Support your answer with quotes and passages from the book.
Essay Topic 2
Do you think that Harry Flashman represents an archetype? Discuss why or why not and use examples from the novel to back up your opinion.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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