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

2. When did Elizabeth Barrett die?

3. Flush became a father before he was how old in Chapter One: "Three Mile Cross"?

4. Miss Barrett walked on her own feet as far as the gate to _______ with her sister.

5. As a puppy, Flush lived on a farm named ___________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What were the desirable breed characteristics of Spaniels?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What actions did Flush take which confused Miss Barrett?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Miss Barrett's first disagreement with Mr. Browning in the narrative regarding Flush's kidnapping and ransom. How did Miss Barrett feel about Mr. Browning's advice? Why did she choose not to take it? What repercussions did she fear in doing so?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of classism in the narrative. How is this theme supported through symbolism and metaphor? How does Flush exhibit classism? How does he learn this behavior? How is the differentiation of dogs into different classes relative to human society?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of freedom in the narrative. What symbolism and metaphor does the author use to establish this theme? What does freedom mean to Flush? What does it mean to Miss Barrett? How is freedom symbolized and questioned at Regent's Park?

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