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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 Flashman describe the young girl flirting with him?

2. What does J.B. arrange to inspire his men.

3. When does Flashman say he feels affection for Ranalova?

4. What does the Queen order Vavalana to do with the chicken skin?

5. What does Flash try to talk J.B. into doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Flashman teach Queen Ranalova in Chapter 9?

2. What is Flashman worried about in Chapter 11?

3. How does Laborde help Flashman in Chapter 9?

4. Describe the setting in Chapter 12.

5. What does de Rothschild think about Elspeth?

6. Why does J.B. say pirates are not necessarily criminals in Asia?

7. What sacrifice does Paintingi make in Chapter 7?

8. How does Flashman dodge Elspeth's question about Mrs. Lade?

9. How does Flashman react when J.B. asks him to storm the fort?

10. How does the Prince want Flashman to help him in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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 the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

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