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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 police refuse to allow Flash to contact?

2. Of what do the Morrisons accuse Flash?

3. What language does Flash have to learn in this chapter?

4. How does Flash describe Rosanna's temper?

5. Who orders the policeman to arrest Flash?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Flash confused over Countess de Landsfield's letter in Chapter 4?

2. How does Otto prove his lack of sportsmanship in Chapter 2?

3. Describe the eventual fight between Gully and Otto.

4. Why is Flash not happy on his return to London in Chapter 4?

5. How does Otto defeat Flash in the steeplechase race?

6. What does Flash think about Rosanna?

7. What does Flash do in Munich?

8. What happens to Flash when he wakes up after the party?

9. What is Otto's opinion of boxing?

10. How does Flash find himself in a darkened bedroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Flash's character across the whole series.

1. How does the author develop Flash's character across the whole series?

2. What new elements does ROYAL FLASH add to Flash's character?

Essay Topic 2

How does Fraser view Bismarck as a historical figure? How much did Fraser had to change Bismarck's character to fit with his story?

Essay Topic 3

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

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