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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. When autumn arrived, Flush's only airings were with whom in Chapter 2?

2. Some insisted that the breed of dog be called Spaniel because it was ____________.

3. On what day did Flush make his second attack on Mr. Browning?

4. Desirable features that Spaniels were expected to have included which of the following?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Flush feel about the sights, sounds and smells of London in his first outing in Chapter Two: "The Back Bedroom"?

2. How does the author describe the changes in Miss Barrett in Chapter Three: "The Hooded Man"?

3. Why did Miss Mitford decide to give Flush to Miss Barrett in Chapter One: "Three Mile Cross"? What other offers had she refused?

4. What happened when Flush first bit Mr. Browning?

5. How does the author describe Edward Barrett?

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

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. What was Flush's life like on the farm in Chapter One: "Three Mile Cross"?

10. What were the desirable breed characteristics of Spaniels?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the character of Mr. Taylor in the narrative. Is Mr. Taylor based upon a real individual? How much money did Mr. Taylor make from stolen dogs? What obstacles did Miss Barrett face in obtaining Flush? What prevented Miss Barrett from confronting Flush's kidnapper herself?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the character of Mr. Browning. Where did Mr. Browning grow up? What was his family and ancestry like? How did Mr. Browning relate to Miss Barrett? How did they meet? Why did Mr. Browning elope with Miss Barrett, rather than having a ceremonial wedding?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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