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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. With whom does Rudi say he plans to escape?

2. What does Flash say is different about the Morrisons?

3. Who attempts to shoot Flash in the back?

4. Who does Rudi say he plans to kill?

5. With whom does Flash have a duel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is happening in Munich when Flash arrives?

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

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

4. What does de Gautet say is Otto's real plan?

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

6. What is Flash's first impression of Irma?

7. Why can Gustaf currently not marry Irma?

8. What does Otto say is Flash's role in the mission?

9. How does Hansen get killed?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Flash's character to the person he was at the beginning of the book to the one he is at the end.

1. What did Flash hope to achieve at the beginning of the book?

2. What events changes Flash ideas about life?

3. How has Flash's character changed by the end of the book?

Essay Topic 2

What is the novel overall argument? How does think this argument relate to 1970s society? How does Fraser construct the story to communicate his argument clearly and effectively?

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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