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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. The faces of the men that Elizabeth Barrett saw in the ghetto were inspiration for what later work?

2. Who walked about London and observed everything from the poorest to the poshest neighborhoods?

3. If Elizabeth Barrett didn't pay the ransom for Flush, she would have received a brown parcel containing _________.

4. Miss Barrett perched herself upon a stone in the middle of ____________.

5. What was a controversial 19th century British newspaper which featured reports of scandals involving well known residents of London?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What changes did Miss Barrett undergo in Italy?

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

6. Describe Flush's return to Miss Barrett. What did he do upon entering her room?

7. What did Miss Barrett discover about the ransom in Chapter Four? What did she threaten to do?

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

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

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

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 and analyze the theme of sacrifice in the narrative. How does Flush exhibit sacrifice in Chapter 2: "The Back Bedroom"? What does Miss Barrett sacrifice for her health? What does she sacrifice for Mr. Barrett? What sacrifices does Flush make and why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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