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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. How does Haslam get Flashman out first ball?

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

3. Where does Morrison suggest he and Haslam build a business?

4. Who does Judy say is sending thugs after Flashman?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Haslam talk about with Morrison?

5. What new characters does Flashman meet after he recovers consciousness?

6. Why is cricket now only suitable for old women?

7. How does Flashman show his animosity towards Christianity?

8. How does Whampoa contribute to Flashman's nightmare?

9. Describe Elspeth's character.

10. Why does Flashman dislike Haslam?

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

Examine the book's chronological setting.

1. What were the main concerns during the 1840s? How does the author express these concerns?

2. How would the author change the book if it were set in today's society?

Essay Topic 3

Look at the structure of the book.

1. How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2. Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

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