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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 is the hunter that accompanies Flashman to Fort Laramie?

2. What is the name of Part 2?

3. What is the woman that Flashman notices in the restaurant in Washington D.C. wearing that does not detract from her beauty?

4. What does Flashman think about negotiations with Sen. Allison?

5. What bond do Sonsee-array and Flashman form?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Flashman think that Spotted Tail is one of the more clever chiefs?

2. How does President Grant react when Flashman visits him on behalf of Custer?

3. How does Flashman flatter himself about Sonsee-array?

4. How does Flashman describe Chief Mangas Colorado?

5. How does Yawner instruct Flashman?

6. Describe Flashman's escape from the Apaches.

7. Describe the conflict between the Native Americans and the U.S. Government as portrayed in the novel.

8. Describe how Flashman is injured.

9. What does Flashman suspect Elspeth of?

10. Why does Mrs. Arthur B. Candy want an audience with Flashman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Why do you think Flashman is so humble about his past successes? Do you think his successes were merely by accident, as he states or does Flashman have underlying characteristics which make him successful in his ventures? Support your answer.

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