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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. What is Harry Flashman's nickname?
(a) Flicker.
(b) Demon.
(c) Hazza.
(d) Flashy.

2. What kind of match does Haslam challenge Flash to?
(a) A german cricket match.
(b) A single wicket match.
(c) A ten over match.
(d) A French cricket match.

3. What world first does Flashman achieve during the cricket match?
(a) A caught and bowled.
(b) A hat-trick.
(c) An LBW.
(d) A bouncer.

4. What kind of ship do J.B. and his crew see on fire?
(a) A merchant ship.
(b) A ghost ship.
(c) A pirate ship.
(d) A navy ship.

5. Where does Flashman go to watch a hanging?
(a) Brixton prison.
(b) Newgate prison.
(c) Aylesbury prison.
(d) Wandsworth prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Whampoa describe beauty?

2. Who does J.B. say he admires for her enlightened opinions?

3. How does Haslam get Flashman out first ball?

4. Why does Elspeth think Flashman is coming on the cruise with her?

5. Where is Flashman invited to play cricket in the second chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Flashman's relationship with Old Morrison.

2. Describe Elspeth's character.

3. Summarize Chapter 3.

4. Describe J.B.

5. How does Haslam prove not to be the Eton gentleman Flashman first thought he was?

6. Describe Harry Flashman.

7. Why does Flashman decide to accompany Elspeth and Haslam?

8. How does Flashman show his animosity towards Christianity?

9. What reference does Elspeth make to a Lord Byron poem?

10. What does Elspeth do when Haslam allows her aboard his ship?

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