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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 Elspeth rush off to find when they reach Singapore?

2. What has the doctor prescribed for Morrison?

3. What does J.B stand for?

4. How does Haslam get Flashman out first ball?

5. What does Flashman think Haslam is mad for giving up?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Flashman recover from his ordeal?

2. Why does Flashman think Elspeth will be okay with Haslam?

3. How does Haslam prove not to be the Eton gentleman Flashman first thought he was?

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

5. Summarize Chapter 3.

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

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

8. Describe the cricket match between Haslam and Flashman.

9. Why does Flashman dislike Haslam?

10. How does J.B. rescue Flashman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 3

What are the main turning points of the book? How does Fraser develop his story to get to each turning point? What happens to the story after a major turning point?

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