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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. After Flashman is shot, who is his rescuer?

2. Why is Sherman indignant at the idea of doing anything to help their "red brothers?"

3. What does each side, the Native Americans and the U.S. Army, accuse each other of?

4. What ultimately happens to Vasco?

5. What do the Apache's shoot Flashman with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe George Custer's mind-frame when Flashman meets him again in New York?

2. What does Sonsee-array insist about Flashman?

3. Why does Grant ask Flashman to advise Senator Allison's commission?

4. What do Apaches believe about deceit?

5. Describe the issue that is going on in the Black Hills.

6. Why does Flashman admire Candy?

7. How does Yawner instruct Flashman?

8. Why does Flashman blame Elspeth for this second trip to the United States?

9. What does Flashman suspect Elspeth of?

10. What does Flashman notice about Custer at Fort Lincoln?

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

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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