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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. Who does Flashman fondle in the palki?

2. What does J.B say makes good men become pirates?

3. What is the name of the ship Flashman travels on to Asia?

4. What troubles Flashman about the ship crew?

5. What is the name of the river where Dido drops its anchor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the cricket match between Haslam and Flashman.

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

3. Summarize Chapter 2.

4. How does Flashman show his animosity towards Christianity?

5. How does Flashman recover from his ordeal?

6. What is Flashman's relationship with Elspeth?

7. Summarize Chapter 3.

8. Describe Elspeth's character.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Flashman's character across the whole series.

1. How does the author develop Flashman's character across the whole series?

2. What new elements does the author add to Flashman's character?

3. Examine the book's chronological setting.

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