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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 did Miss Barrett begin calling herself in Chapter 5: "Italy"?

2. Chapter 5: "Italy" begins in the middle of what month?

3. What time did Flush return home after spending the night with the spotted spaniel in Chapter 5: "Italy"?

4. Mr. Browning wrote that if Miss Barrett gave way to Taylor, she was giving way to _________.

5. Lily Wilson fell passionately in love with whom in Chapter 5: "Italy"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What genre is the book Flush: A Biography? How does the author use the unique narrative to express her own thoughts?

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

3. What did Flush discover about freedom upon moving to Florence?

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

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

6. What did Flush come to realize about the dogs of Italy?

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

8. Who entered and exited the room where Flush was contained?

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

10. What did Flush do after being awoken suddenly in Chapter Six?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Flush's life in Pisa with his previous homes at Three Mile Cross and Wimpole Street. How did Pisa remind Flush of Three Mile Cross? How did it differ from London? What did Flush discover about the different dogs of Italy and England?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of jealousy in the narrative. Why did Flush feel jealous of Mr. Browning? How did he exhibit these feelings? What led Flush to overcome his jealousy? How did Flush show his jealousy at the birth of the Brownings' son? What led him to overcome these feelings?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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