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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. Which of Susie's girls does Flashman notice in particular?

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

3. What does the party find out about the trip to California?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Peter Omohundro has been after Flashman.

2. Why does Flashman say that the first few days on the trail are an illusion?

3. How does Flashman say that he spent most of his time in the west?

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

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

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

7. How does Flashman describe Wootton?

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

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

10. Why does Colonel Owens express admiration for Susie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think that Fraser's portrayal of Americans in Flashman the Redskins has anything to do with his own, or the world's views on Americans during the 1970s?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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