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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about Mrs. Beetle's plan does Flora approve?
(a) It is organized.
(b) It has to do with music.
(c) The children will not be a burden on society.
(d) It will utilitize their bizarre talents.

2. Who is Mrs. Beetle?
(a) Miriam's mother.
(b) Reuben's wife.
(c) Seth's mistress.
(d) The neighbor's cook.

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

4. Who is Adam supposed to meet at the train station?
(a) No one.
(b) Flora Poste.
(c) The Constable.
(d) Judith Starkadder.

5. How does Flora decide to answer Seth?
(a) She says he is crude.
(b) She gets indignant.
(c) She slaps him.
(d) She changes the subject.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the men go out in the rain?

2. Why does Reuben eye Flora with some hostility?

3. What does Flora decide to buy Adam next time she is in Howling?

4. What does Seth like to do in the evenings?

5. What does Flora ask of Judith?

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