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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 kind of ship do J.B. and his crew see on fire?

2. Who does J.B. say he admires for her enlightened opinions?

3. Where does J.B think Haslam is heading?

4. What does Flashman drink with his European meal?

5. What has the doctor prescribed for Morrison?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Elspeth think of Haslam?

4. Summarize Chapter 3.

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

6. Describe Elspeth's character.

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

8. Why does Flashman dislike Haslam?

9. How does J.B. rescue Flashman?

10. Summarize Chapter 2.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do Flashman and Elspeth show their love for each other? In what way are the events in the novel an important moment in their relationship? In what does the novel show that Flashman and Elspeth are perfect for each other?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

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