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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 joins Flash and de Gautet on their ride through the woods?

2. What reason does Flash give the Gustaf for returning to the castle?

3. What has Lola stolen from Flash?

4. What does Rudi give to Flash?

5. What has caused a hiccup in Otto's plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Flash's first impression of Irma?

2. How does the crowd react when Lola walks to her carriage?

3. How do the Morrisons and Elspeth react to Flash's arrival?

4. What is happening in Munich when Flash arrives?

5. Why does Flash decide he has to return to the castle?

6. How does Flash seduce the chambermaid?

7. What does de Gautet say is Otto's real plan?

8. What do the two ministers tell Flash before the wedding ceremony?

9. How does Hansen get killed?

10. What problem has arisen in Otto's plan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme:

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 2

What does it say about 1840s society that they someone like Flash as a hero? What would happen to Flash if people found out the truth about his exploits?

Essay Topic 3

Compare German and Danish 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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