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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 Elspeth comment on when she first sees Flash?

2. What does Rudi give to Flash?

3. What reason does Flash give for going ahead with Otto's scheme?

4. What is the name of Gustav's physician?

5. What does Flash think of the men's plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Flash think he deserved the jewels?

2. How does Hansen get killed?

3. How does Flash train to become Gustaf?

4. Why can Gustaf currently not marry Irma?

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

6. How does Flash seduce the chambermaid?

7. What problem has arisen in Otto's plan?

8. How does the crowd react when Lola walks to her carriage?

9. Describe Flash and Irma's wedding night.

10. What is happening in Munich when Flash arrives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was Britain like before the Victorian era? How did the Victorian era effect socialites like Harry Flashman? How has the Victorian era helped to shape British identity.

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

How does Fraser view Rosanna as a historical figure? How much do the students think Fraser had to change Rosanna's character to fit with his story?

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