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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 is the name of Otto's inside man?

2. What do Elspeth's parents constantly remind Flash?

3. What is the name of the former boxing champion present at Tom's house?

4. What is the countess' real name?

5. What part of London is the location of the Minor Club?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Harry Flashman's character.

2. Describe the eventual fight between Gully and Otto.

3. How do Flash and Speedicut escape the police?

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

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

6. What does Flash overhear about Lola?

7. How does the theater crowd react to Rosanna's posing as a Spanish dancer?

8. Describe Flash's journey to Munich.

9. How does Lord Ranelagh react to Flash's plan?

10. What does Flash think about Rosanna?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme:

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

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

Examine the book's 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?

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