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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. Once Flashman gets to mainland Russia, where do they keep him?
2. Why does Flashman pull strings to join the Board of Ordnance?
3. What regiment does Flashman "tactfully" suggest that he and Prince William be assigned to?
4. What does every traveler have to show while traveling in Russia?
5. What does Billy Russell tell Flashman will happen "in a day or so"?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe how the Battle of Alma is exaggerated in English art.
2. Describe the Russian countryside, as seen through Flashman's eyes.
3. Explain why Raglan's orders to Lucan are contradictory.
4. How does Flashman react when Willy states that he wants a whore?
5. When Lord Raglan chooses Flashman to look after Prince William, what are the qualifications he lists that are required for this particular position?
6. How does Flashy describe the Board of Ordnance, and how does he decide to get through it?
7. Describe how Elspeth reacts when Flashman confronts her about catching her almost cheating on him with Lord Cardigan.
8. Describe Elspeth's reaction when she finds out that Flashy has signed up with the Board of Ordnance instead of his old regiment the Hussars.
9. Explain why Willy annoys Flashman in the events leading up to, and also during the first part of the Battle of Alma.
10. Explain how Flashman got dysentery.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Do you think that the Cold War, which was very much underway in the 1970s when George MacDonald Fraser wrote Flashman at the Charge, had an influence on how Fraser portrayed Russia in the novel? Why or why not? Support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Flashman at the Charge was printed as a series of stories in Playboy Magazine. What does that say about the novel? Why do you think Playboy published it in three of their issues? Do you think it appeals to a wider audience than Playboy's target audience?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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