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

2. Miss Barrett was full of apologies when Flush flew at whom and bit him for stumbling over the bell-pull?
(a) Mr. Taylor.
(b) Mr. Kenyon.
(c) Mr. Horne.
(d) Mr. Landor.

3. When autumn arrived, Flush's only airings were with whom in Chapter 2?
(a) Henry.
(b) Miss Wilson.
(c) Robert Browning.
(d) Miss Mitford.

4. What word, meaning not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect, did Flash consider Mr. Barrett to be in Chapter Three: "The Hooded Man"?
(a) Obtuse.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Repulsive.
(d) Vengeful.

5. Desirable features that Spaniels were expected to have included which of the following?
(a) Curled ears.
(b) Pale eyes.
(c) Smooth head.
(d) A top-knot.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, the Basque word "espana" signified what?

2. Of what did Flush ask, "Were these not the signals of freedom?"

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

4. Miss Barrett asked Flush if he believed _________ was alive in Chapter Three: "The Hooded Man."

5. Flush discovered that the dogs of London were strictly divided into ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Miss Barrett begin to transform as Mr. Browning continued his visits? How did Flush feel about the change?

2. What did Flush learn about the classes of dogs from overhearing Londoners in Chapter Two: "The Back Bedroom"?

3. How old was Flush when Miss Barrett received her first letter from Mr. Browning? What happened as the time passed?

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

5. Where did Flush spend his first bedroom at the Barrett home in Chapter Two: "The Back Bedroom"? What was his first outing in London?

6. How did Flush feel about his master's writing and sadness?

7. How does the author describe Mr. Barrett's first visit?

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

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

10. What were the desirable breed characteristics of Spaniels?

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