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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 Rudi use to try to kill Gustaf?

2. Who shoots Hansen?

3. What does Flash admit to the men in the cabin?

4. Between what two countries could Flash's death start a war?

5. Where does Flash come out from the pit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the two ministers tell Flash before the wedding ceremony?

2. Why does Flash think he deserved the jewels?

3. Why does Flash agree to go along with the men's plan?

4. What is Rudi's new plan?

5. What does Flash tell the men at the cabin?

6. What is happening in Munich when Flash arrives?

7. How does Irma react to the heckler outside her carriage?

8. How do the Morrisons and Elspeth react to Flash's arrival?

9. Why does Flash decide he has to return to the castle?

10. How does Flash train to become Gustaf?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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