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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. Where do the men want Flashman to send the Hova guards to?

2. What does the commandant declare Flashman to be?

3. What do J.B. and his men attack on the third day?

4. Who does Paitingi think is preparing a trap for them?

5. What does the note say that Laborde hands to Flashman?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sacrifice does Paintingi make in Chapter 7?

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

3. What does de Rothschild think about Elspeth?

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

5. Why does the author tell the story from the first point of view?

6. Summarize Chapter 12.

7. What does Flashman view from the anteroom?

8. What is fitting about the name Phlegethon?

9. Describe the setting in Chapter 12.

10. What is Flashman worried about in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 2

Examine the books reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

Essay Topic 3

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

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