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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author states that, ironically, there is no __________ to stop humans with undesirable traits from breeding.
(a) "People Club."
(b) "Serf Club."
(c) "Aristocrat Club."
(d) "Man Club."

2. What disease was rampant in London?
(a) Typhus.
(b) Leprocy.
(c) Bubonic plague.
(d) Smallpox.

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

4. In the summer, what was Flush beset by that made him edgy and despondent?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Fleas.
(c) Dementia.
(d) Ticks.

5. At what time did Mr. Browning always arrive to visit with Miss Barrett?
(a) 4:00.
(b) 2:30.
(c) 3:40.
(d) 5:00.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Browning in the spring of what year became busy with her needle, according to the author in Chapter 5: "Italy"?

2. According to the author, who landed in Spain and reportedly shouted, "Span! Span!"?

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

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

5. What did Miss Barrett tell Flush after Mr. Browning left on the day that Flush first bit him?

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