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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what style does Flora write her letters?
(a) In a style most appealing to each individual relative.
(b) No style.
(c) A formal, Victorian style.
(d) A baroque style.

3. To whose perspective does the chapter change?
(a) Aunt Ada Doom.
(b) Judith Starkadder.
(c) Amos Starkadder.
(d) Seth Starkadder.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The story begins two weeks after what event?

2. What is difficult for Flora about Reuben?

3. What does Flora offer Miriam to wash the curtains?

4. What does Flora offer to do for Elfine?

5. To what does Aunt Judith Starkadder refer in her letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aunt Ada Doom keep talking about and what's your "take" on this?

2. What is a probable foreshadowing in this chapter and why do you think so?

3. What does Judith tell Adam and what does this suggest about Cold Comfort Farm?

4. Briefly characterize each of the main Starkadders introduced in Chapter 3.

5. What do you think the postcard Flora receives might mean?

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

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

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

9. What do you think it says about Flora's personality that she thinks Mr. Mybug will undoubtedly fall in love with her?

10. Why is Flora frustrated about her time at Cold Comfort Farm and do you think she is being unrealistic in her expectations?

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