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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long did Flush fall into a depression after Mrs. Browning gave birth in Chapter 5: "Italy"?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 18 months.

2. In describing the change that Elizabeth underwent in Chapter 5: "Italy," the author writes that when she "was tired she did not hail another cab; she sat on a stone and watched" what?
(a) The clouds.
(b) The setting sun.
(c) The lizards.
(d) The birds.

3. What word means disgrace or public shame; dishonor ?
(a) Ignominy.
(b) Byronic.
(c) Irony.
(d) Magnanimity.

4. By what nickname was Elizabeth Barrett known to her family?
(a) Liz.
(b) Rett.
(c) Ba.
(d) Beth.

5. What did Miss Barrett mistakenly think of Flush as when he looked in the mirror in Chapter 2?
(a) A prince.
(b) A philosopher.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A child.

Short Answer Questions

1. When autumn arrived, Flush's only airings were with whom in Chapter 2?

2. When Mr. Browning first came to visit, the author writes, "What was horrible to Flush, as they talked, was his______________."

3. It was January in what year that Miss Barrett received a letter unlike others?

4. What was the date when Flush first decided to oust Mr. Browning by biting him on the leg?

5. What was Miss Mitford's full name?

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