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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. What is the name of the bowler who terrorizes Flashman for three balls?

2. What is Daedalus' job?

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

4. Who does Haslam offer to introduce Flashman to?

5. Who catches Flshman out?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Haslam talk about with Morrison?

2. How does J.B. rescue Flashman?

3. What does Elspeth say in her diary in Chapter 1?

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

5. What does Elspeth think of Haslam?

6. What does Elspeth's diary entry show about her character?

7. Summarize Chapter 2.

8. Describe J.B.

9. Why does Flashman think Elspeth will be okay with Haslam?

10. How does Haslam knock Flash unconscious?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Fraser view Rasalova as a historical figure? How much do the students think Fraser had to change Rasalova's character to fit with his story?

Essay Topic 2

What is an anti-hero? How does Flashman conform to the idea of an anti-hero? What does Fraser's use of an anti-hero say about his thoughts on the myth of the hero in general?

Essay Topic 3

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

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