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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 kind woman would pause and take a sugared biscuit from her reticule when passing Flush?

2. When was Barnard Gregory born?

3. When did Barnard Gregory die?

4. Whitechapel was in a triangular space of ground at the bottom of what road?

5. When did Frederick Tennyson die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Flush spend most of his time in Chapter Six? What awoke Flush suddenly from a dream in this chapter?

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

3. What did Miss Barrett tell Mr. Browning about Flush's kidnapping?

4. Where did Miss Barrett go to by cab in Chapter Four? Whom did she see there?

5. What changes did Miss Barrett undergo in Italy?

6. Describe Flush's death. What was Mrs. Browning doing when Flush passed away?

7. How does the author describe the supernatural element of tables in Chapter Six?

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

9. Where did Flush go when he couldn't take Mrs. Barrett's strange behavior anymore? What did he do?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss and analyze the element of nature versus nurture in the narrative. In what ways were the transformations of Flush a result of his surroundings and upbringing? How does this apply to the people in the narrative? How does it apply to Miss Barrett in particular?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the figures of Dr. and Miss Mitford in the narrative. How does the author describe the Mitford lineage? Are these facts true to history? How comfortable was their home by contemporary standards? What had led to the diminishment of the money in the family? Why did Miss Mitford choose not to sell Flush?

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