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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. Why does Hardinge want Flash charged?

2. How does Lawrence claim Jeendan was taken out of court?

3. What kind of officer spots Flashman just outside of Lahore?

4. Whose dead body does Flash see in this section?

5. Who orders the Khalsa forces to retreat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Flash think will be the cause of the British defeat?

2. How does Flash say the British prevent certain defeat?

3. How does Flash argue against Lawrence sending him to Lahore?

4. How do the Khalsa intend to torture Flashman?

5. What are the three mens' plan to get inside the palace?

6. How does Lawrence persuade Hardinge that Flash is the right man to escort Dalip?

7. What does Flash suggest Singh tells the general if they don't agree with his plan?

8. What plans does Broadfoot say he has for Flash?

9. How does Jeendan shock the soldiers in this section?

10. How does Flashman plan to get Dalip out of the palace unnoticed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What did the treaty say about the relationship between the British and the Punjabis? Why was it such an important treaty, and what difference did it make to the relationship between the British and the Punjabis?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1.Setting

2.Point of view

3.Structure

4.Language

Essay Topic 3

How does Flashman's reputation for bravery get him into trouble? What would happen to Flashman if he showed his more cowardly traits to his superiors?

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