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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 the spirits of the crystal balls begin inhabiting in Chapter 6?

2. What had Elizabeth Barrett forgotten to take with her the day that Flush was stolen?

3. Who came into the Barrett home and called Mr. Taylor "a swindler, and a liar and a thief" in Chapter 4: "Whitechapel"?

4. According to Elizabeth's reasoning, about what price would the dog thief ask for a Cocker Spaniel?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What was the explanation for the commotion that awoke Flush in Chapter Six?

6. In what ways did Flush treat Mr. Barrett as his servant?

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

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

9. Where was Flush taken in Chapter Four? How were his surroundings described?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Flush's life at Three Mile Cross and at the Barrett home. Where was Three Mile Cross located? Where did the Barrett's live? How did Flush perceive the differences in the decor and aromas of the two homes? Which did Flush prefer and why?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the return of Flush to Miss Barrett in Chapter 4: "Whitechapel." How had each of them changed during their separation? What did Flush note Miss Barrett slipping into her drawer? What does this symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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