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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Adam threaten to kill?
(a) A man who is interested in Elfine.
(b) The farmboy who knocks over the milk can in carelessness.
(c) Amo Starkadder if he doesn't stop preaching at him.
(d) Himself.

2. Where does Flora go?
(a) To the train station.
(b) To the general store.
(c) To Miriam's hut.
(d) To the attic.

3. In what era is the novel set?
(a) Late 1800s.
(b) 1930s.
(c) 1950s.
(d) 1920s.

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

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

6. What does Charles reiterate to Flora?
(a) The best way to confront a mad bull.
(b) His offer to rescue her if need be.
(c) The convoluted route.
(d) How to build fire in a pot-bellied stove.

7. What is difficult for Flora about Reuben?
(a) His really dirty fingernails.
(b) The way he chews food with his mouth open.
(c) The way he puts his feet on the table.
(d) Understanding his accent.

8. Who is Mrs. Beetle?
(a) Reuben's wife.
(b) The neighbor's cook.
(c) Miriam's mother.
(d) Seth's mistress.

9. What is Adam doing when Flora comes downstairs?
(a) Playing a harmonica.
(b) Cutting turnips and watching the livestock through an open door.
(c) Whittling.
(d) Snoring.

10. 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 can be re-fitted for staves.
(c) So the horses can get exercise.
(d) So the cart wheels can be trued.

11. What has always been on Cold Comfort Farm?
(a) Little comfort.
(b) Starkadders.
(c) Pigs.
(d) Cows.

12. Where had Flora and Mr. Mybug met before?
(a) At the Brethren church.
(b) In the train station in Howling.
(c) At a party in London.
(d) Back on Cold Comfort Farm.

13. What does Amos do at church?
(a) He is just a member of the congregation.
(b) He is the preacher.
(c) He plays the organ.
(d) He directs the choir.

14. With whom is Flora going to stay temporarily?
(a) Mary Smiling, a friend.
(b) The family with whom she just ended her job as governess.
(c) Her uncle Astor.
(d) A boarding house for unwed mothers.

15. What is Flora wanting to avoid with Mr. Mybug?
(a) Debate.
(b) Another invitation.
(c) A date.
(d) Compromising.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Amos think it will do Flora no good to attend the church?

2. Why won't Judith take Flora's money?

3. Why do the men go out in the rain?

4. When did Miriam have her baby?

5. What does Judith do when Flora arrives at the farm?

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