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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. What has led to war parties around Camp Robinson?

2. Why is Flashman spared from being flayed and burned at the stake after the raid?

3. At Fort Lincoln, what does Flashman admire about Custer?

4. Who is Elspeth instantly taken with at the Grand Pacific?

5. What does Flashman consider Chief Mangas Colorado?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Flashman is injured.

2. How does Candy act strangely after having slept with Flashman? Why is it strange?

3. Why does Flashman say he is glad that he isn't present for Spotted Tail's rejection of Senator Allison's offer for the Black Hills?

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

5. Who is Crazy Horse and what is his attitude towards Americans?

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

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

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

9. What do Apaches believe about deceit?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Do you think that George MacDonald Fraser uses stereotypes in Flashman and the Redskins? Why or why not? Please support your answer.

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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