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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. Where are Flash and Annette talking about the past?

2. Who does the woman Flashy presumes is a prostitute think Flashy is?

3. Where was Spring the last time Flashy saw him?

4. In which city was Spring kidnapped?

5. What kind of drink does Spring pour for Flashy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Spring say he has arranged for Flash?

2. Why does Crixus say Brown needs Flash's help?

3. Why does Flash turn down Pinkerton's offer?

4. What does Atropos think will happen after the 1860 elections?

5. What does Annette reveal to Flash about Atropos?

6. How does Flash know Crixus?

7. How does Flashman manage to preserve his reputation in this section?

8. What is Flashman's view on New York women?

9. What is Flash's opinion of Brown?

10. Why is Flash tempted to sleep with Miranda?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Spring want to exact revenge against Flashman? How does Spring work on Flashman's weaknesses to exact his revenge?

Essay Topic 2

What is Flashman's goal in the novel and what are his motivations for achieving this goal? What do his shallow motivations say about his character? How does Fraser create a likable character despite the character's shallowness?

Essay Topic 3

What skills does Flashman show as a soldier and a spy? Why does he downplay his skills and achievements?

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