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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. By what year was Lord Stanhope in possession of a crystal ball?
(a) 1852.
(b) 1856.
(c) 1849.
(d) 1861.

2. To Flush all scenery was what, according to the author in Chapter 5: "Italy"?
(a) Mezmerizing.
(b) Insipid.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Thought provoking.

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

4. Upon Flush's first inspection of the dogs in Italy, he wondered if what had no jurisdiction in Italy?
(a) The Royal Navy.
(b) Scotland Yard.
(c) The Kennel Club.
(d) MI6.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of dog who had been whining all night beside Flush on the floor was hauled off by a ruffian in a moleskin vest?

2. What brother of Elizabeth's went to see the dog thief the afternoon after Flush was stolen?

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

4. What did the giant cockatoo repeatedly say in the place where Flush was taken after being stolen?

5. After Flush was stolen, he was thrown into ____________ with other stolen dogs.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Flush's reaction when he was introduced to the Brownings' new baby in Chapter Five?

2. When Mrs. Browning went into labor, how was the atmosphere of the house perceived by Flush?

3. How does the author describe the supernatural element of tables in Chapter Six?

4. Where did Flush spend most of his time in Chapter Six? What awoke Flush suddenly from a dream in this chapter?

5. Where did Flush go when he couldn't take Mrs. Barrett's strange behavior anymore? What did he do?

6. How did Flush react when Miss Barrett went into the fountain in Chapter Five?

7. How did tables interact with people?

8. How did Flush feel about the journey to Italy in Chapter Five?

9. Describe Flush's death. What was Mrs. Browning doing when Flush passed away?

10. What did Miss Barrett have to do in order to get Flush back in Chapter Four? What would happen if she refused?

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