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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: Whitechapel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The carriage that took Miss Barrett and Flush into town drove along what street in Chapter 2: "The Back Bedroom"?
(a) Oxford Street.
(b) Manning Street.
(c) Tottenham Court Road.
(d) Wimpole Street.

2. The voice that called Flush's name after Miss Mitford left was from a woman lying ___________.
(a) In a hammock.
(b) On the couch.
(c) On the bed.
(d) On the floor.

3. What refers to a twill fabric constructed of a silk or rayon warp and worsted filling, often dyed black for mourning wear?
(a) Flannel.
(b) Burlap.
(c) Kevlar.
(d) Bombazine.

4. Who sent word that in his opinion it would be "an awful sin" to pay the ransom?
(a) Mr. Boyd.
(b) Mr. Taylor.
(c) Mr. Kenyon.
(d) Mr. Beames.

5. What word, meaning not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect, did Flash consider Mr. Barrett to be in Chapter Three: "The Hooded Man"?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Vengeful.
(c) Obtuse.
(d) Repulsive.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Elizabeth Barrett's father's name?

3. What was a controversial 19th century British newspaper which featured reports of scandals involving well known residents of London?

4. What word means disgrace or public shame; dishonor ?

5. After Flush was bitten by the Cuban Bloodhound, Miss Barrett remarked that Flush was no __________.

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