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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter One: Three Mile Cross.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Some insisted that the breed of dog be called Spaniel because it was ____________.
(a) The name of a Biblical king.
(b) Derived from the Greek for "boy."
(c) The Latin word for "cattle."
(d) A pet name.

2. According to the author, Miss Barrett was _______, while Flush was young and vibrant.
(a) Obese.
(b) Drab.
(c) An invalid.
(d) A hermit.

3. What group insured that only those dogs with the desirable traits were bred?
(a) A Judges Club.
(b) A Spaniel Club.
(c) A Kennel Club.
(d) A Scientific Club.

4. Desirable features that Spaniels were expected to have included which of the following?
(a) Pale eyes.
(b) Smooth head.
(c) Curled ears.
(d) A top-knot.

5. The author states that, ironically, there is no __________ to stop humans with undesirable traits from breeding.
(a) "Serf Club."
(b) "Aristocrat Club."
(c) "Man Club."
(d) "People Club."

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, who landed in Spain and reportedly shouted, "Span! Span!"?

2. As a puppy, Flush lived on a farm named ___________.

3. As a puppy, Flush lived on a farm owned by whom?

4. According to the author, the Basque word "espana" signified what?

5. Flush's first owner was offered quite a nice sum for Flush from whom?

(see the answer key)

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