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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 does Flashman tell Fankanonokaka to slip to Andriama?

2. What religion has Queen Ranalova banned?

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

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

5. Who is being tortured when Flashman arrives in the throne room?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Flashman worried about in Chapter 11?

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

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

5. How does Flashman react when the Queen threatens to torture him?

6. What is fitting about the name Phlegethon?

7. Why does Haslam say he kidnapped Elspeth?

8. Describe the setting in Chapter 12.

9. What does Flashman view from the anteroom?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What are the main turning points of the book? How does Fraser develop his story to get to each turning point? What happens to the story after a major turning point?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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