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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Flora think is going on with Richard's mother?
(a) That she is quite proud of Richard's announcement.
(b) That she may disown Richard.
(c) That she may be in a bit of shock about Elfine.
(d) That she is angry.

2. Of what type of novel is COLD COMFORT FARM a parody?
(a) Baroque Literature.
(b) Modernism.
(c) Post-modernism.
(d) The late eighteenth/early nineteenth century agricultural literature.

3. Who is waiting at the train station when Mary and Flora arrive?
(a) Reuben.
(b) Ada.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Charles.

4. For what is Mrs. Beetle raising her grandchildren?
(a) To go to college.
(b) To care for her in her old age.
(c) To form a circus.
(d) To form a jazz band.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an ominous sign when Seth, Flora and Elfine return to Cold Comfort Farm?

2. How does Seth enter the room?

3. Of what does Mr. Mybug speak constantly?

4. Why is Flora both relieved and excited?

5. What is Mary's social status?

(see the answer key)

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