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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 J.B.'s bungalow?

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

3. What does Flashman think Haslam is mad for giving up?

4. What is Harry Flashman's nickname?

5. Who does Haslam invite to Asia after Flashman declines his offer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Flashman and Elspeth do once they arrive in Singapore?

2. How does Flashman show his animosity towards Christianity?

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

4. Describe J.B.

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

6. Describe Harry Flashman.

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

8. How does J.B. rescue Flashman?

9. How does Flashman recover from his ordeal?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

In what way does Fraser portray 1840s society as inhumane? ? How aer ideas of humanity different today than they were in the 1840s? How would Flashman view today's idea of humanity?

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