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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 Flashman say keeps him at Meerut?
2. What language does Flashman speak to the Queen?
3. Who does Flashman think has poisoned his ghillie?
4. What is the name of the Raja's widow?
5. Which royal residence does Flashman say he is no longer invited to?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the first chapter say about Flashman's relationship with his first wife Elspeth?
2. Who is Ilderim Khan?
3. How does Flashman escape death in chapter 4?
4. What does Flashman note about religious people in chapter three?
5. Describe the party at Balmoral.
6. What problems does the Lakshmibai say the white sahibs are causing?
7. How does Flashman escape the Russians in chapter two?
8. Why do the Thugs want to kill Flashman?
9. Why does Flashman think Ignatieff has come to Balmoral?
10. How does Flashman describe Lakshmibai?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Away from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?
Essay Topic 2
Look at the structure of the book.
1. How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?
2. Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?
Essay Topic 3
Compare African and western culture.
1. What are the differences between the two cultures?
2. In what way have the two cultures influenced each other?
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