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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who came into the Barrett home and called Mr. Taylor "a swindler, and a liar and a thief" in Chapter 4: "Whitechapel"?
(a) Henrietta.
(b) Henry.
(c) Dr. Mitford.
(d) Alfred.

3. Some insisted that the breed of dog be called Spaniel because it was ____________.
(a) Derived from the Greek for "boy."
(b) The name of a Biblical king.
(c) A pet name.
(d) The Latin word for "cattle."

4. What is one of the features considered undesirable in Spaniels, according to the author?
(a) Dark eyes.
(b) Uncurled ears.
(c) A top-knot.
(d) A dark nose.

5. On what day did Flush make his second attack on Mr. Browning?
(a) January 1.
(b) December 26.
(c) April 3.
(d) July 21.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Elizabeth Barrett born?

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

3. In Chapter Three: "The Hooded Man," Flush considered his situation and thought, "Hatred is not hatred; hatred is also ______________."

4. Who sent word that in his opinion it would be "an awful sin" to pay the ransom?

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

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