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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 what year did Elizabeth Barrett's mother die?
2. Flush was amazed by the smells of London, which were violently contrasted and compounded more than any he had smelled in the fields near ______________.
3. Some insisted that the breed of dog be called Spaniel because it was ____________.
4. Whom did Flush refer to as Miss Barrett's sister's little King Charles?
5. At what time did Mr. Browning leap up to depart on his first visit with Miss Barrett in Chapter Three?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the author describe Flush's second outing in Chapter Two: "The Back Bedroom"? Where did he go?
2. What did Flush learn about the classes of dogs from overhearing Londoners in Chapter Two: "The Back Bedroom"?
3. What story relating the origins of the word "Spaniel" discusses the Basque people?
4. How did Flush's sensitivity serve him at the Barrett home?
5. How old was Flush when Miss Barrett received her first letter from Mr. Browning? What happened as the time passed?
6. How are the Carhaginians involved in one story about the origin of the word "Spaniels"?
7. What are examples of Flush's high-strung demeanor after living in the Barrett home?
8. How did Flush go about determining his worthiness? How was his action misinterpreted by Miss Barrett?
9. Where did Flush spend his first bedroom at the Barrett home in Chapter Two: "The Back Bedroom"? What was his first outing in London?
10. What happened when Flush first bit Mr. Browning?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and analyze the character of Edward Barrett. Why was Mr. Barrett so controlling over his children? What was the heritage and ancestry of the Barrett family? How many children did Mr. Barrett have? How did he relate to his children as they became adults?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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?
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