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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 famous Native American did Little Curly become?

2. Why does President Grant ask Flashman to advise Sen. Allison's commission?

3. Where does Flashman first meet and talk with high-placed men from the Grant Administration (Sherman, Pope and Cook)?

4. In Part 2, what does Flashman say is beginning to anger even the most peaceful of Native Americans?

5. Who is the hunter that accompanies Flashman to Fort Laramie?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe why Flashman is spared a gruesome death like the other scalp-hunters.

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

4. What do Apaches believe about deceit?

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

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

7. Why does Flashman admire Candy?

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

9. Describe how Flashman is injured.

10. Who does Candy reveal herself to be and what does she do with Flashman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think that Flashman and the Redskins could be considered a satire? Why or why not? Support your answer.

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

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

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