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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 Flashman say he will meet up with Haslam and Elspeth?

2. What drink does Tighe try unsuccessfully to press onto Flash?

3. What kind of bowling does Flashman discuss with Haslam?

4. What does Stuart say is J.B.'s title?

5. What does Flashman trip over as he runs away?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize Chapter 2.

2. What does Elspeth say in her diary in Chapter 2?

3. What does Elspeth think of Haslam?

4. Describe Haslam.

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

6. Describe J.B.

7. What does Haslam talk about with Morrison?

8. Summarize Chapter 3.

9. What does Haslam say are his intentions with Elspeth?

10. Describe Flashman's relationship with Old Morrison.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How accurate do the students think Fraser's representation of Asian pirates in the 1840s is? How does he use the story and character to create his representation?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the books reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

Essay Topic 3

Who are the historical figures and events in the novel? How accurate is Fraser's representation of his historical figures and events? How does he use the story and character to create his representations?

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