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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter One: "Three Mile Cross," the author writes that one story claims that early on, the land that would become Spain was populated with what?

2. What word means disgrace or public shame; dishonor ?

3. Who is described as a "stout, well-groomed elderly gentleman, radiating benevolence" in Chapter 2?

4. It was January in what year that Miss Barrett received a letter unlike others?

5. What group insured that only those dogs with the desirable traits were bred?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are examples of Flush's high-strung demeanor after living in the Barrett home?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character arc of Flush in the narrative. How does Flush evolve emotionally and intellectually through the narrative? What leads to the revelations Flush has about the world and his life? What has Flush learned by the ending of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Flush's life at Three Mile Cross and at the Barrett home. Where was Three Mile Cross located? Where did the Barrett's live? How did Flush perceive the differences in the decor and aromas of the two homes? Which did Flush prefer and why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the misunderstandings between Miss Barrett and Flush in the narrative. Also discuss Flush's envy of Miss Barrett in Chapter 2: "The Back Bedroom." What did Flush make of Miss Barrett's writing and music? What might Flush had done if he had been able to communicate with Miss Barrett?

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