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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The story begins two weeks after what event?
(a) The death of Flora's young husband.
(b) The funerals of Flora's parents.
(c) The birth of Flora's younger brother.
(d) Flora's graduation from governess school.

2. What is the name of the farm in Howling, Sussex?
(a) Heavenly Comfort Farm.
(b) Cold Sassy Farm.
(c) Cold Comfort Farm.
(d) Coldest Farm of Comfort.

3. When Flora awakes later again, what does she decide?
(a) That she likes her room.
(b) That she hates her room.
(c) That she is going to ask for a different room.
(d) That the room is haunted.

4. What does Flora write Mary to send?
(a) Lots of books.
(b) Gumshoes.
(c) A few bolts of material.
(d) Her shotgun.

5. At first, what request from Flora does Miriam refuse?
(a) Washing the curtains.
(b) Giving up her baby for adoption.
(c) Taking a bath.
(d) Telling Flora who the father of the baby is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems to be Flora's feelings towards Charles?

2. Who are Graceless, Pointless, Feckless, and Aimless?

3. What does Miriam think of the idea of birth control?

4. About what must Flora never ask Aunt Judith Starkadder?

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

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