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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. Where does Jemima say it is okay to say devil?

2. What is the name of the military advisor Brown wants to replace?

3. Where does Crixus want Flash to meet Brown?

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

5. How does Flash describe the overweight figure's southern accent?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Flash not happy to see Spring?

2. How does Crixus describe Brown?

3. How does Flash escape Crixus?

4. What does Annette reveal to Flash about Atropos?

5. How does Flash identify the agents in the dining room?

6. Why does Flashman start telling a story about John Brown?

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

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

9. How do Spring and his daughter capture Flashman?

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

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

In what way could it be said that Brown's death started the Civil War? How do people view Brown in today's America?

Essay Topic 3

What skills does Flashman show as a soldier and a spy? Why does he downplay his skills and achievements?

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