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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 has led to war parties around Camp Robinson?

2. How much money does Spotted Tail demand from Sen. Allison?

3. Who is the woman that Flashman saved from Nugent-Hare?

4. What happens to Flashman's shoulder after he is shot?

5. Why is Sherman indignant at the idea of doing anything to help their "red brothers?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe George Custer's mind-frame when Flashman meets him again in New York?

2. 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?

3. What do Apaches believe about deceit?

4. What does Flashman notice about Custer at Fort Lincoln?

5. Who is Crazy Horse and what is his attitude towards Americans?

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

7. How does Candy act strangely after having slept with Flashman? Why is it strange?

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

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

10. Why does Mrs. Arthur B. Candy want an audience with Flashman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Manifest Destiny is touched on in this novel. What is Manifest Destiny and was Flashman part of it?

Essay Topic 3

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

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