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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Flush's first owner was offered quite a nice sum for Flush from whom?
(a) Mr. Kenyon.
(b) Dr. Pusey.
(c) Mr. Barrett.
(d) Mr. Taylor.

2. When was Elizabeth Barrett born?
(a) 1806.
(b) 1852.
(c) 1834.
(d) 1787.

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

4. At what age did Elizabeth Barrett begin to battle a lifelong illness?
(a) 15.
(b) 24.
(c) 33.
(d) 19.

5. Who would walk her dogs, along with Flush, in the fields when he was a puppy?
(a) Edward Barrett.
(b) Miss Wilson.
(c) Miss Mitford.
(d) Henrietta.

Short Answer Questions

1. Flush was a descendant of what red Cocker Spaniel of note?

2. What is an alcoholic herbal preparation containing approximately 10% powdered opium by weight?

3. In what city did Elizabeth Barrett live in Chapter One: "Three Mile Cross"?

4. What did Flush do after his first owner deserted him in Miss Barrett's room?

5. What was Elizabeth Barrett's mother's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the Spaniel breed evolve in England, as described in Chapter One: "Three Mile Cross"? What characteristics do Spaniels share?

2. How was the park described in Chapter Two: "The Back Bedroom"? What did Flush conclude about the park?

3. When was Flush born? Who were his parents? Where did he live as a puppy?

4. How does the author describe Edward Barrett?

5. How does the author describe the bond between Flush and Miss Barrett?

6. How are the Carhaginians involved in one story about the origin of the word "Spaniels"?

7. What impressed Flush the most about the Barrett home in Chapter One: "Three Mile Cross"?

8. What did Flush feel about Miss Barrett's lack of sympathy when he crushed his paw?

9. What story relating the origins of the word "Spaniel" discusses the Basque people?

10. How did Flush go about determining his worthiness? How was his action misinterpreted by Miss Barrett?

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