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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 Billy Russell tell Flashman will happen "in a day or so"?

2. After Flashman and Elspeth settle their row, what does Flashy forget to do?

3. What is Flashman doing when he catches Elspeth and Lord Cardigan?

4. Why doesn't Flashman take part in the siege operations?

5. What happens to Willy after he charges the Russians?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the only probable explanation that the Russians could come up with as for why the Light Brigade Charged?

2. Explain why Raglan's orders to Lucan are contradictory.

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

4. When Lord Raglan chooses Flashman to look after Prince William, what are the qualifications he lists that are required for this particular position?

5. Describe Lord Raglan's reaction to Prince William's death.

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

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

8. Why does Flashman weep so bitterly when he finds Willy dead?

9. Describe Captain Count Nicholas Pavlovitch Ignatieff.

10. Explain how Flashman got dysentery.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think that George MacDonald Fraser uses stereotypes in Flashman at the Charge? Why or why not? Please support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Do you think that it is Flashman's fault that Prince William died? Why or why not? Please support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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

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