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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. After Flashman lets Willy make the second command, what does Willy do?

2. How does Flashman find his journey through the Russian countryside?

3. How does Flashman describe the Russian soldiers?

4. What language does Flashman use to communicate with the Russians?

5. What diseases are both the British and the Russian armies suffering from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Flashman catch Elspeth with Lord Cardigan? Describe the events.

2. In Flashman's opinion, why did it take so long for them to march toward Sevastopol?

3. Explain why Lew Nolan goes off about Lord Raglan being a fool.

4. Explain why Willy annoys Flashman in the events leading up to, and also during the first part of the Battle of Alma.

5. Describe how Elspeth reacts when Flashman confronts her about catching her almost cheating on him with Lord Cardigan.

6. Explain the outcome of the Charge of the Light Brigade.

7. Describe the Russian countryside, as seen through Flashman's eyes.

8. Explain how Flashman got dysentery.

9. What reason does Flashman give for being jealous after seeing Elspeth's interaction with Lord Cardigan?

10. Explain why Flashman says that Elspeth is "in her element."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think Lord Raglan is being hypocritical in his admonition of Flashman regarding the death of Prince William? Describe why or why not, and support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 3, Flashman states that "this memorial isn't about the history of the war, but about me." Despite this pronouncement, he still provides a vivid account of the war. Give your opinion on why he stated the above and support your answer from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Does Flashman have a moral compass? Why or why not? Support your answer from the text.

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