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

2. After Flush was stolen, he was thrown into ____________ with other stolen dogs.

3. By what year was Lord Stanhope in possession of a crystal ball?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did tables interact with people?

4. How had Flush changed in the beginning of Chapter Six: "The End"?

5. How had Miss Barrett changed when Flush returned from his kidnapping?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the setting of Whitechapel in the narrative. How does Whitechapel differ from Wimpole Street? How does the author establish this juxtaposition as a thematic statement in the book? How do the differences between Whitecastle and Wimpole Street relate to the theme of classism?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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