2. With what thoughts is Adam consumed?
(a) Thoughts of Elfine.
(b) Of Judith Starkadder.
(c) Of getting lost on his way to the train station.
(d) Of failing to control the cart.

3. Where does Flora want to go with Amos?
(a) The Brethren Church of Howling.
(b) The Church of the Quivering Brethren in Beershorn.
(c) The Church of the Saintly Brethren in Howling.
(d) Church of the Howling Brethren.

4. About what does Flora talk to Reuben?
(a) Her idea of Amos preaching to the masses.
(b) Buying some more cows.
(c) Getting a ride into Howling.
(d) Plowing the back 40.

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

6. Where is the baby now?
(a) With Miriam.
(b) It was stillborn.
(c) Given up for adoption.
(d) With Miriam's mother.

7. Why do the men go out in the rain?
(a) To take the sheep to the upper pasture.
(b) To plant while the seeds can be watered easily.
(c) To harvest swedes.
(d) To get their weekly bath.

8. Where is the primary setting for this novel?
(a) Sussex, France.
(b) Binghampton, England.
(c) Sussex, England.
(d) Surrey, Italy.

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

10. What does Flora offer to do for Elfine?
(a) Help her get to America.
(b) Help her elope with Richard in a couple days.
(c) Help her with washing the curtains.
(d) Help her get to Richard's 21st birthday party.

11. Who is Viper?
(a) The horse who pulls the cart.
(b) A vicious neighbor dog.
(c) The bull.
(d) Adam's nickname.

12. What is Miriam's response after Flora's offer?
(a) She does not answer.
(b) A vehement no.
(c) Reluctant agreement.
(d) An excited yes.

13. How does Flora decide to answer Seth?
(a) She says he is crude.
(b) She slaps him.
(c) She gets indignant.
(d) She changes the subject.

14. What does Flora offer Miriam to wash the curtains?
(a) A pair of earrings.
(b) A necklace.
(c) An old pair of pumps.
(d) Money.

15. What does Miriam think of the idea of birth control?
(a) It's a splendid idea.
(b) It is contrary to nature.
(c) It couldn't work.
(d) She doesn't understand the technique.