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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Reuben hard at work?
(a) He is building muscles for a weight-lifting contest.
(b) He wants to clear 10 more acres of land.
(c) He sees himself as primarily responsible for the farm.
(d) He likes to work hard.

3. Who are Graceless, Pointless, Feckless, and Aimless?
(a) The farm's cows.
(b) The best egg-laying chickens on the farm.
(c) The farm's three bulls.
(d) Three dogs.

4. What does Mary believe about Flora's proposed move to the farm in Sussex?
(a) That the family sounds like they are all insane.
(b) That a farm is no place for someone who wants to get married.
(c) That Flora is not thinking straight because of her recent loss.
(d) That Flora will return soon to London.

5. Upon what course of action does Flora decide?
(a) That she will ask them to hire another servant with her money.
(b) That she will leave for London in two weeks.
(c) That she will move in to Howling.
(d) That she will have to eat more meals with the Starkadders to get to know them better if her plans are to succeed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To whom does Flora feel a need to speak?

3. What does Seth think all women want?

4. What does Adam call Flora several times?

5. Why does Rennett cry?

(see the answer key)

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