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

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

4. What does Flashman call Geronimo?

5. What makes compliance with the government's order impossible?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Flashman admire Candy?

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

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

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

8. What does Sonsee-array insist about Flashman?

9. How does Yawner instruct Flashman?

10. 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?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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