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

2. What two states are Germany and Denmark fighting over?

3. Why does Flash say the Morrisons should be glad he is going away?

4. Why does Flashman decide not to confront his wife about her infidelities?

5. What terrible act does Otto commit during the steeplechase?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Flash meet Rosanna in Chapter 3?

2. How do Elspeth and her parents react to Flash leaving London?

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

4. What is Tom's opinion of Otto?

5. How does an affair start between Flash and Rosanna?

6. How does Flash react when he hears his wife has been unfaithful?

7. How does Flash get away from the police the second time?

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

9. How does Lola react to seeing Flash again?

10. What does Flash think about Rosanna?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of George MacDonald Fraser's previous book and contrast it with ROYAL FLASH in terms of the following;

1. Style.

2. Structure.

3. Themes.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

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