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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. Which of the following words does Elspeth attribute to her husband?

2. What sport is Haslam teaching Elspeth in this section?

3. What is the name of the bowler who terrorizes Flashman for three balls?

4. Where does Morrison suggest he and Haslam build a business?

5. Who does J.B. say he admires for her enlightened opinions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Haslam.

2. Why does Flashman dislike Haslam?

3. What does Elspeth say in her diary in Chapter 2?

4. Summarize Chapter 2.

5. Why do Moses and Whampoa blame themselves for Elspeth's kidnapping?

6. Describe the cricket match between Haslam and Flashman.

7. What does Haslam talk about with Morrison?

8. Summarize Chapter 3.

9. What does Elspeth's diary entry show about her character?

10. What new characters does Flashman meet after he recovers consciousness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Flashman's character across the whole series.

1. How does the author develop Flashman's character across the whole series?

2. What new elements does the author add to Flashman's character?

3. Examine the book's chronological setting.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 3

Aside 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?

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