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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. Flush described hearing the bells strike at what nearby church in Chapter Three: "The Hooded Man"?

2. At what time did Mr. Browning always arrive to visit with Miss Barrett?

3. What did Flush do after his first owner deserted him in Miss Barrett's room?

4. According to the author, Miss Barrett was _______, while Flush was young and vibrant.

5. Who is described as a "stout, well-groomed elderly gentleman, radiating benevolence" in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the Carhaginians involved in one story about the origin of the word "Spaniels"?

2. What did Flush learn about the classes of dogs from overhearing Londoners in Chapter Two: "The Back Bedroom"?

3. How did the Spaniel breed evolve in England, as described in Chapter One: "Three Mile Cross"? What characteristics do Spaniels share?

4. How does the author describe Flush's second outing in Chapter Two: "The Back Bedroom"? Where did he go?

5. How did Flush's sensitivity serve him at the Barrett home?

6. Describe Flush's second attack on Mr. Browning.

7. How does the author describe the changes in Miss Barrett in Chapter Three: "The Hooded Man"?

8. How did Miss Barrett react after Mr. Browning left from his first visit?

9. What impressed Flush the most about the Barrett home in Chapter One: "Three Mile Cross"?

10. Why did Miss Mitford decide to give Flush to Miss Barrett in Chapter One: "Three Mile Cross"? What other offers had she refused?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the poet and author Robert Browning. When and where was Browning born? What was his upbringing like? What literary success did Browning have at the point in history when he met Elizabeth Barrett? How did Miss Barrett's family regard Mr. Browning?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the theme of freedom in the narrative. What symbolism and metaphor does the author use to establish this theme? What does freedom mean to Flush? What does it mean to Miss Barrett? How is freedom symbolized and questioned at Regent's Park?

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