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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Italy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Elizabeth Barrett's aunt who helped to care for the children after Elizabeth's mother died?
(a) Mrs. Jameson.
(b) Miss Isa Blagden.
(c) Mary Graham Clarke.
(d) Sarah Graham Clarke.

2. Flush concluded that "Where there are flower beds there are _____________."
(a) Too many people.
(b) Bugs and worms.
(c) Pieces of garbage.
(d) Asphalt paths.

3. Whom did Miss Barrett ask "He is worth loving, is he not?"
(a) Mr. Taylor.
(b) Mr. Landor.
(c) Mr. Horne.
(d) Mr. Kenyon.

4. At what age did Elizabeth Barrett begin to battle a lifelong illness?
(a) 15.
(b) 24.
(c) 19.
(d) 33.

5. In the spring of 1847 the Brownings and Flush moved where?
(a) Vallombrosa.
(b) Pisa.
(c) Florence.
(d) Siena.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city did Elizabeth Barrett live in Chapter One: "Three Mile Cross"?

2. How many bowls of water did Flush lap down upon returning to Elizabeth's room after his kidnapping?

3. Miss Barrett's life was the life of ____________, according to the author in Chapter Three: "The Hooded Man."

4. What day of the week was it when Mr. Browning first visited Miss Barrett in Chapter Three?

5. Elizabeth Barrett had one sister who died when Elizabeth was how old?

(see the answer key)

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