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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. To what bible character does Crixus compare Brown?

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

3. About what state does Crixus say Flashy needs to know before he understands John Brown?

4. About what does Flashy say he doesn't care one hoot?

5. What does Crixus say has eyes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Flash think Spring's plan has failed?

2. Why is Flash tempted to sleep with Miranda?

3. What is Flash's opinion of Brown?

4. Who is Allan Pinkerton?

5. How does Flash escape Crixus?

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

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

8. Who is Flashman's alias, Comber?

9. How does Miranda shock Flash in this section?

10. What does Atropos tell Flash about the Kuklos?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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