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

2. Which reply most intrigues Flora?
(a) The one from Sussex.
(b) The one from Wales.
(c) The one from Brighton.
(d) The one from Scotland.

3. Who are the Pioneer-Os?
(a) Descendants of a group who first settled England when it was called Albion.
(b) Mary's admirers.
(c) The precursors to the inventors of Cherrios.
(d) Some people who want to move "back to nature."

4. What does Flora throw out of the cart when she climbs onto the cart?
(a) An old rag.
(b) The straw bed.
(c) A dog.
(d) Adam's pipe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Viper?

2. Who are Graceless, Pointless, Feckless, and Aimless?

3. What has just happened to Flora Poste?

4. What does Adam call Flora several times?

5. What does Seth think all women want?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Give a brief description of Cold Comfort Farm.

3. How does Flora put one plan into action to help two of the Starkadder men--Reuben and Amos--to fill a role that is most suited to them?

4. What demonstrates Judith's rather bizarre attachment to her son, Seth?

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

6. Give a very brief synopsis of COLD COMFORT FARM.

7. What at the opening to chapter 5 demonstrates Flora is no "farm gal"?

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

9. What surprises Flora about Mrs. Beetle and how do you interpret Flora's reaction to Mrs. Beetle?

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

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