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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Flush's first owners had fallen on somewhat hard times and could only afford how many servants?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

2. As a puppy, Flush lived on a farm named ___________.
(a) Enchanted Knoll.
(b) Rutherford Ranch.
(c) Windmere Estate.
(d) Three Mile Cross.

3. According to the author, the Basque word "espana" signified what?
(a) Rabbit.
(b) Goose.
(c) Boundary.
(d) Dog.

4. After punishing Flush, what did Miss Barrett do that Fluff considered "of calculated and deliberate malice"?
(a) Beat Flush.
(b) Sent Flush to Miss Wilson.
(c) Went for a walk.
(d) Put Mr. Browning's flowers in a vase.

5. Who was lying on the sofa by Elizabeth Barrett when Flush was finally summoned from the kitchen after biting Mr. Browning?
(a) Arabel.
(b) Miss Mitford.
(c) Henrietta.
(d) Miss Wilson.

6. 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 floor.
(d) On the bed.

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

8. At what time did Mr. Browning leap up to depart on his first visit with Miss Barrett in Chapter Three?
(a) 1:45.
(b) 2:20.
(c) 4:30.
(d) 6:15.

9. In what year did Elizabeth Barrett's mother die?
(a) 1855.
(b) 1828.
(c) 1876.
(d) 1847.

10. Flush described hearing the bells strike at what nearby church in Chapter Three: "The Hooded Man"?
(a) Oxford Church.
(b) Tottenham Church.
(c) Regent's Park Church.
(d) Marylebone Church.

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

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

13. According to the author, Miss Barrett was _______, while Flush was young and vibrant.
(a) Drab.
(b) Obese.
(c) An invalid.
(d) A hermit.

14. What group insured that only those dogs with the desirable traits were bred?
(a) A Judges Club.
(b) A Kennel Club.
(c) A Scientific Club.
(d) A Spaniel Club.

15. At one point Miss Barrett imagined herself a nymph and Flush was _____________.
(a) Romeo.
(b) Pan.
(c) Dionysus.
(d) A centaur.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a letter in Chapter Three, Miss Barrett wrote, "You are Paracelsus, and I am _____________."

2. Where did Miss Barrett take Flush for a walk in Chapter 2?

3. As centuries passed, the Spaniel evolved into how many different branches?

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

5. Flush was in a shop on _________________ when he was stolen in Chapter Three.

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