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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 the policeman say Flash could break into and he still would not arrest him?

2. How does Flash react when Rosanna refuses to allow him to rest?

3. Who orders the policeman to arrest Flash?

4. What does Otto look like he has been doing too much of?

5. What is the name of the friend with whom Flashman wants to seek adventure?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Flash do in Munich?

3. What does Flash overhear about Lola?

4. Describe Harry Flashman's character.

5. How does Flash meet Rosanna in Chapter 3?

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

7. How do Flash and Speedicut escape the police?

8. How does Lola react to seeing Flash again?

9. How do the people in the carriage react to Flash's presence?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the structure of the book.

1. How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2. Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

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

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

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