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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what language does Lakshmibai read the petition?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) Hindu.
(d) Persian.

2. What does Skene arrange for Flashman?
(a) A book signing.
(b) An audience.
(c) A hearing.
(d) Accomodation.

3. What is Lord Palmerston's nickname?
(a) White Face.
(b) Pip.
(c) Stoner.
(d) Pam.

4. Where does Flashman shoot the mutineer?
(a) In the groin.
(b) In the arm.
(c) In the foot.
(d) In the head.

5. Why does the ghillie say he is ill in this section?
(a) He has chest pain.
(b) He has belly pain.
(c) He has seen a ghost.
(d) He has walked into an animal trap.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the reigning British Queen in this book?

2. Which person does Flashman see dead that he has recently made love to?

3. What attracts Flashman to the Queen?

4. What does Flashman say he controls whilst talking to the Queen?

5. What is the name of the political agent that Flashman meets in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Flashman settle into life in the Indian army?

2. How does Flashman live his life at the beginning of chapter one?

3. Why do the Thugs want to kill Flashman?

4. How does Flashman deal with the mutineer he meets in chapter six?

5. How does Flashman describe Lakshmibai?

6. What does Flashman say he believes about religion?

7. How do people prove unsympathetic to the attempt on Flashman's life?

8. Describe the party at Balmoral.

9. How does Flashman deal with the Pathan, Sher Khan in chapter three?

10. How does Carmichael-Smith punish those who refuse the bullets?

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