2. How does Flora feel about her progress in straightening out the farm?
(a) Happy.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Discouraged.
(d) Cautious.

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

4. What does Flora decide to buy Adam next time she is in Howling?
(a) Some brillo pads.
(b) A bottle of liquid soap.
(c) A sponge.
(d) A dish mop.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Flora and Adam drive back to Cold Comfort?

2. What does Charles reiterate to Flora?

3. To whose perspective does the chapter change?

4. How would one characterize Amos Starkadder's personality?

5. Who admits giving his daughter chicken feathers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about Amos calling Flora "a fornicator"?

2. Why is Flora Poste trying to make a decision about her future?

3. How does Miriam react to Flora's information about birth control and how is that reaction a reversal of roles between her and her mother?

4. What is Flora's solution to her situation?

5. How does Adam try to get out of picking up Flora and what is the outcome?

6. What does Mrs. Beetle tell Flora about her grandchildren and what is Flora's reaction?

7. If you were Miriam and had just delivered a baby, how would you feel about being asked to go wash curtains? Do you think this scene could have any other significance?

8. What does Flora learn about Seth and how does she plan to use this information?

9. How does Flora's plan begin to blossom for getting Amos Starkadder "out of the picture"?

10. What would be an apt title for this chapter and why?

(see the answer keys)

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