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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 do the men want Flashman to send on a march?

2. What does Flashman compare to the inside of the main palace?

3. What is the name of the only road that is paved during Flashman's march?

4. What song does Flashman sing at the dinner party?

5. What does Flashman do with Laborde's note after he finishes reading it?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize Chapter 12.

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

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

4. Describe the setting in Chapter 9.

5. What does Flashman learn from Laborde in Chapter 8?

6. What does Elspeth write in her dairy in Chapter 9?

7. What does Flashman view from the anteroom?

8. What is Flashman worried about in Chapter 11?

9. How do the Queen's men treat Flashman when they first catch him?

10. Why does Haslam say he kidnapped Elspeth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following historical figures in Fraser's book and discuss how he represents them and why he represents that person in that manner? Are there people who would argue against Fraser's representation of that person's life?

1. J.B.

2. The Queen of Madagascar.

3. Jean Laborde.

4. Prince Rakota.

Essay Topic 2

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

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 3

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?

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