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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Back Bedroom.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Elizabeth Barrett had one sister who died when Elizabeth was how old?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 11.
(d) 8.

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

3. What, in reality, did Flush see himself as when he looked in the mirror?
(a) An aristocrat.
(b) A servant.
(c) A dog.
(d) A companion.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The author states that, ironically, there is no __________ to stop humans with undesirable traits from breeding.

2. What did Flush do after his first owner deserted him in Miss Barrett's room?

3. Flush was a descendant of what red Cocker Spaniel of note?

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

5. The voice that called Flush's name after Miss Mitford left was from a woman lying ___________.

(see the answer key)

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