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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. Who has Flora "squared away" by the end of this chapter?
(a) No one.
(b) Reuben.
(c) Herself.
(d) Aunt Ada Doom.

2. Who sends a postcard full of enthusiasm to Cold Comfort Farm?
(a) Amos.
(b) Elfine.
(c) Mr. Mybug.
(d) Seth.

3. What day is it at the opening to this chapter?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Wednesday.
(d) Monday.

4. How is Elfine's entrance onto the ballroom floor?
(a) Stunning.
(b) She trips and sprains her ankle.
(c) She rips her dress on a corner desk.
(d) No one really notices her.

5. How many pictures of Seth has Judith veiled?
(a) 2000.
(b) 20.
(c) 200.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rennett cry?

2. What book does Flora consult for advice?

3. Who is the woman in a grand leather flying kit?

4. Why is Seth happy to be going to the ball?

5. To whom does Flora feel a need to speak?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dr. Mudel suggest to "fix" Judith Starkadder and what do you think is Judith's fixation that is causing problems?

2. What convinces Flora that there is more to Seth than meets the eye and what does it seem she will do about him?

3. What do you think is the symbolic meaning of Flora having the sukebind removed?

4. How are Seth's life and Elfine's life similar?

5. What actually produces an emotional response from Flora (as opposed to her usual practical nature) and how does Flora deal with the situation?

6. What does Flora ask Aunt Ada Doom about Flora's father and what is the answer?

7. Whose perspective does chapter 14 begin with and what may it portend?

8. What is Flora's next tidying-up project and how does she start it?

9. What is ironic about the scene with Urk and Miriam?

10. What fairy tale does Elfine's debut at the dance seem most like?

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