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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Amos think it will do Flora no good to attend the church?
(a) Because she is Anglican.
(b) Because she is Catholic.
(c) Because he thinks she is damned no matter what.
(d) Because she was not baptized as a baby.

2. What is the nickname for Cold Comfort Farm?
(a) "The King's Whim."
(b) "The Prince's Whim."
(c) "The Farmer's Whim."
(d) "The King's Lair.

3. For what is Mrs. Beetle raising her grandchildren?
(a) To go to college.
(b) To form a circus.
(c) To form a jazz band.
(d) To care for her in her old age.

4. Who are the Pioneer-Os?
(a) The precursors to the inventors of Cherrios.
(b) Mary's admirers.
(c) Some people who want to move "back to nature."
(d) Descendants of a group who first settled England when it was called Albion.

5. In what style does Flora write her letters?
(a) A formal, Victorian style.
(b) No style.
(c) A baroque style.
(d) In a style most appealing to each individual relative.

Short Answer Questions

1. At first, what request from Flora does Miriam refuse?

2. In what era is the novel set?

3. What surprises Flora about Mrs. Beetle?

4. What is the name of the farm in Howling, Sussex?

5. What does Flora ask of Judith?

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