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

2. What does Flashman suspect Elspeth of doing while they are at Camp Robinson?

3. What is Spotted Tail blunt about while at Camp Robinson?

4. What does Flashman find out that Apaches believe?

5. Who does Flashman receive an invitation from upon returning to his hotel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Flashman suspect Elspeth of?

5. What sort of show does Spotted Tail take the Flashmans to.

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

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

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

9. How does Yawner instruct Flashman?

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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