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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose job is it to milk the cows?
(a) Amos Starkadder.
(b) Adam Lambsbreath.
(c) Flora Starkadder.
(d) Judith Starkadder.

2. How long has it been since old Mrs. Starkadder has left her room?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 1 month.

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

4. Why does Reuben eye Flora with some hostility?
(a) He thinks she wants the farm.
(b) She tells him how to milk the cow.
(c) Because she told Miriam how to avoid pregnancy.
(d) He thinks she thinks he's a clod.

5. How does Adam try to get out of picking up Flora?
(a) By pretending the horse is lame.
(b) By oversleeping.
(c) By taking the sheep to the upper meadow.
(d) By feigning an attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the predominant building materials of the farm?

2. Why does Flora have trouble getting to know Amos better?

3. Who are the Pioneer-Os?

4. Why does Adam have to practice driving the cart six times?

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

(see the answer key)

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