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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 does Flashman tell Fankanonokaka to slip to Andriama?
(a) A gun.
(b) Chicken skin.
(c) Poison.
(d) A sword.

2. What does the note say that Laborde hands to Flashman?
(a) You will be hung.
(b) The chocolate cake is poisoned.
(c) Don't fear.
(d) Elspeth is safe.

3. What did the Queen do to Flashman's predecessor?
(a) Fed him to sharks.
(b) Cut off his head.
(c) Cut of his hands.
(d) Skinned him alive.

4. What does Flashman imagine is everywhere?
(a) Guns.
(b) Spies.
(c) Assassins.
(d) Traps.

5. Who does Paitingi think is preparing a trap for them?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Pirates.
(c) Lepers.
(d) Government officials.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Flashman visit Elspeth?

2. Who attacks J.B. and his men in Chapter 7?

3. Where do people facing the death penalty hideout?

4. What country is eager for Prince Rakota to rule them?

5. Who does J.B. order to go ahead of the spyboat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Flashman view from the anteroom?

2. Describe the setting in Chapter 9.

3. Describe the setting in Chapter 12.

4. What is fitting about the name Phlegethon?

5. How do the Queen's men treat Flashman when they first catch him?

6. How does Flashman dodge Elspeth's question about Mrs. Lade?

7. How does Flashman react when the Queen threatens to torture him?

8. What does Flashman teach Queen Ranalova in Chapter 9?

9. How does J.B. execute the two pirates?

10. Why does Haslam say he kidnapped Elspeth?

(see the answer keys)

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