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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What literary device occurs at the opening to this chapter?
(a) A simile.
(b) The narrative shifts point of view.
(c) An alliterative string.
(d) A metaphor.

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

3. What does Flora want to do?
(a) Give relatives her monthly stipend in exchange for room and board.
(b) Get a job as a nanny overseas.
(c) Join a convent.
(d) Go to Hollywood and try to get in the silent films.

4. What does Charles reiterate to Flora?
(a) His offer to rescue her if need be.
(b) The convoluted route.
(c) How to build fire in a pot-bellied stove.
(d) The best way to confront a mad bull.

5. What does Judith do when Flora arrives at the farm?
(a) Judith holds a lamp high in the darkness to observe her new tenant.
(b) Ignores Flora.
(c) Hugs Flora.
(d) Tells her she will have to share a room with Miriam.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom is Flora going to stay temporarily?

2. What does Mary believe about Flora's proposed move to the farm in Sussex?

3. In what era is the novel set?

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

5. What does Flora throw out of the cart when she climbs onto the cart?

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