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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 lizards.
(b) The birds.
(c) The setting sun.
(d) The clouds.

2. What did the giant cockatoo repeatedly say in the place where Flush was taken after being stolen?
(a) "Here, kitty."
(b) "Pretty Poll."
(c) "I love you."
(d) "Wanna cracker?"

3. Miss Barrett walked on her own feet as far as the gate to _______ with her sister.
(a) Three Mile Cross.
(b) Marylebone Church.
(c) Regent's Park.
(d) Devonshire Place.

4. The gang leader had demanded how many guineas for the Society and half a guinea for himself in exchange for Flush?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

5. In a letter in Chapter Three, Miss Barrett wrote, "You are Paracelsus, and I am _____________."
(a) "An invalid."
(b) "Your muse."
(c) "A poet."
(d) "A recluse."

Short Answer Questions

1. Flush's first owner was offered quite a nice sum for Flush from whom?

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

3. According to the author, Miss Barrett was _______, while Flush was young and vibrant.

4. One day on a walk with Mr. Browning, Flush was outraged to hear a neighbor whisper what word in his presence?

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

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