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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 organization does Crixus head?

2. What does Flash think will happen to him if he reveals his true identity?

3. What are the Kuklos dedicated to preserving?

4. What does Flashy say replaces the smell of roses?

5. In which city was Spring kidnapped?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Flash' s previous adventures in America.

2. What does Spring say he has arranged for Flash?

3. Why is Flash scared of the Kuklos?

4. Why does Flash say he was impressed with Lincoln when they met?

5. How does Miranda shock Flash in this section?

6. What is Flashman's view on New York women?

7. Why does Joe say he is happy staying as a slave?

8. How does Flash know Annette?

9. Who is Allan Pinkerton?

10. What is Flash's opinion of slavery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How important is it to the story to understand the Flash series as a whole? What references does the author make to previous Flash books and what effect do you think it has on both a first-time reader of the series and someone who already is a fan of the series?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Spring want to exact revenge against Flashman? How does Spring work on Flashman's weaknesses to exact his revenge?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting.

2. Point of view.

3. Structure.

4. Language.

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