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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 make her girls behave when traveling?

2. What does Susie ultimately decide to do after reaching Santa Fe?

3. Why do Gallantin's men kill two of their own men?

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

5. Where does Flashman head to after leaving Santa Fe?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Flashman's first experience with the Native Americans.

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

5. Why does Flashman feel momentarily sorry for Peter Omohundro?

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

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

8. How does Flashman describe Wootton?

9. Describe how Flashman enjoys the frontier alone.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Is Flashman the quintessential "Man's Man?" Why or why not. Please support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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

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