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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. Who is the Kuklos' secret agent?

2. Where does Flashy first try to get help?

3. What does Spring say he had to do on the ship during his voyage?

4. Where does Miranda amaze Flashy with her sexual prowess?

5. What is the name of Spring's daughter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Flash's opinion of Brown?

3. Who is Allan Pinkerton?

4. What are Flash's view on America in this section?

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

6. Why does Flash decide he has no choice but to play along with Crixus?

7. What does Pinkerton want Flash to do before he allows him to see the British consul?

8. Why does Flash turn down Pinkerton's offer?

9. Why is Flash not happy to see Spring?

10. Why does Crixus say Brown needs Flash's help?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Flashman's opinion of Brown? In what way does it differ from the popular opinions of the time and why?

Essay Topic 2

What meaning does it give the story that Kuklos and all of the group's members have Greek names? Choose one of the Greek names and discuss its significance in context of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Flashman's character across the whole series.

1. How does the author develop Flashman's character across the whole series?

2. What new elements does Flashman and the Angel of the Lord add to Flashman's character?

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