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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 is an alcoholic herbal preparation containing approximately 10% powdered opium by weight?
(a) Laudanum.
(b) Brennivin.
(c) Absinthe.
(d) Whiskey.

2. Miss Barrett was full of apologies when Flush flew at whom and bit him for stumbling over the bell-pull?
(a) Mr. Landor.
(b) Mr. Horne.
(c) Mr. Taylor.
(d) Mr. Kenyon.

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

4. In what century was the Spaniel exported from Spain to Wales?
(a) 16th.
(b) 7th.
(c) 10th.
(d) 13th.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What confused Flush about Miss Barrett's room?

2. On what date was Flush stolen?

3. Elizabeth Barrett Browning was one of the foremost poets of what era?

4. What refers to a twill fabric constructed of a silk or rayon warp and worsted filling, often dyed black for mourning wear?

5. What year was it when Flush was taken to live with Elizabeth Barrett?

(see the answer key)

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