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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 Paitingi think is preparing a trap for them?
2. In what state do the junior officers march to Ankay?
3. Who did Queen Ranavalona murder to take the throne?
4. Who is being tortured when Flashman arrives in the throne room?
5. Why is Flashman cautious of Laborde?
Short Essay Questions
1. Summarize chapter 9.
2. How does Flashman react when J.B. asks him to storm the fort?
3. Describe the setting in Chapter 12.
4. What does de Rothschild think about Elspeth?
5. What does Flashman teach Queen Ranalova in Chapter 9?
6. What sacrifice does Paintingi make in Chapter 7?
7. What is Flashman worried about in Chapter 11?
8. How does J.B. execute the two pirates?
9. What does Flashman think about Elspeth in Chapter 6?
10. What does Flashman learn from Laborde in Chapter 8?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose one of the following historical figures in Fraser's book and discuss how he represents them and why he represents that person in that manner? Are there people who would argue against Fraser's representation of that person's life?
1. J.B.
2. The Queen of Madagascar.
3. Jean Laborde.
4. Prince Rakota.
Essay Topic 2
How do Flashman and Elspeth show their love for each other? In what way are the events in the novel an important moment in their relationship? In what does the novel show that Flashman and Elspeth are perfect for each other?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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