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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 does Geronimo introduce Flashman to?

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

3. Why does Flashman travel to the White House?

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

5. What famous Native American did Little Curly become?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Flashman suspect Elspeth of?

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

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

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

10. How does Flashman describe Chief Mangas Colorado?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Do you think that Flashman deserves what Cleonie does to him? Why or why not? Please support your answer from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Harry Flashman to George Custer. Do you think they are similar sort of men or very different? Support your answer using the text.

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