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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. In Part 2, what does Flashman say is beginning to anger even the most peaceful of Native Americans?

2. What does Flashman tell Maxwell and Kit Carson after Flashman is shot?

3. What do the Apache's shoot Flashman with?

4. How does Flashman betray the Apache?

5. What is Flashman's tribal name shortened to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the issue that is going on in the Black Hills.

2. Why does Flashman think that Spotted Tail is one of the more clever chiefs?

3. What do Apaches believe about deceit?

4. Describe why Flashman is spared a gruesome death like the other scalp-hunters.

5. How does Flashman flatter himself about Sonsee-array?

6. What sort of show does Spotted Tail take the Flashmans to.

7. Why does Flashman say he is glad that he isn't present for Spotted Tail's rejection of Senator Allison's offer for the Black Hills?

8. Describe the conflict between the Native Americans and the U.S. Government as portrayed in the novel.

9. Describe Flashman's escape from the Apaches.

10. Describe how Flashman is injured.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think that Flashman deserves what Cleonie does to him? Why or why not? Please support your answer from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Do you think that George MacDonald Fraser uses stereotypes in Flashman and the Redskins? Why or why not? Please support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Do you think that Harry Flashman represents an archetype? Discuss why or why not and use examples from the novel to back up your opinion.

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