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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why won't Judith take Flora's money?
(a) Because they don't need the money.
(b) Because Amos must take it.
(c) Because of the wrong done Flora's father.
(d) Because they think Flora is condescending.

2. Why does Adam have to practice driving the cart six times?
(a) So he is prepared to drive it to the train station.
(b) So the cart wheels can be trued.
(c) So the horses can get exercise.
(d) So the cart can be re-fitted for staves.

3. Why does Flora have trouble getting to know Amos better?
(a) The meals are eaten in virtual silence or fighting.
(b) He never talks to her directly.
(c) He only preaches when he talks.
(d) He is a deaf mute.

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

5. What does Adam tell Flora about Cold Comfort Farm?
(a) That it is cursed; seed will not grow and the cows are barren.
(b) That it is a very productive farm.
(c) That it is up for sale.
(d) That it is haunted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is one of the relatives Flora contacts?

2. Why does Reuben eye Flora with some hostility?

3. To what does Aunt Judith Starkadder refer in her letter?

4. About what are they arguing?

5. How long has it been since old Mrs. Starkadder has left her room?

(see the answer key)

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