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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. Who does Rudi say he plans to kill?

2. What does Rudi give to Flash?

3. Why does Rudi think Otto will not notice if they go ahead with his plan?

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

5. How does Flash kill de Gautet?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is happening in Munich when Flash arrives?

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

4. What is Rudi's new plan?

5. How and why does Otto scar Flash?

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

7. How does Flash train to become Gustaf?

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

9. How does Flash seduce the chambermaid?

10. Why is the marriage between Prince Gustaf of Denmark and Duchess Irma so important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Pick two characters from the book and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motives? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

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