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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 is Reuben hard at work?
(a) He likes to work hard.
(b) He is building muscles for a weight-lifting contest.
(c) He wants to clear 10 more acres of land.
(d) He sees himself as primarily responsible for the farm.

2. About what does Reuben worry?
(a) That the farm will get dirty after all the cleaning.
(b) That his grandmother has gone mad.
(c) That his fiance will also want a fancy wedding.
(d) That the cows won't produce enough milk for the ice cream they need.

3. What does the Starkadder tell Flora that is disconcerting?
(a) That she is running away to London.
(b) There are other Starkadder females in the area.
(c) That he is slated to marry Flora.
(d) That he is running away to London.

4. To whom does Flora compare favorably to Mr. Mybug?
(a) Seth.
(b) Richard.
(c) Urk.
(d) Charles.

5. Why is Flora both relieved and excited?
(a) That Elfine receives the lady-in-waiting position.
(b) That Elfine is expecting because they were afraid she was sterile.
(c) That Richard announced his engagement to Elfine.
(d) That Charles is there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is next on Flora's agenda to be fixed?

2. Who does Reuben settle upon for marriage?

3. What do Richard and Elfine announce at the end of the evening?

4. What book does Flora consult for advice?

5. What is the purpose of what Aunt Ada Doom has called?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the parallel between Flora and Mr. Neck?

2. Describe Aunt Ada Doom's appearance and behavior in the downstairs when Flora and the others walk in after the ball.

3. What might be the symbolizes of the lights being on when Seth, Elfine and Flora return to Cold Comfort Farm from the ball?

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

5. What does Harkaway tell Flora and what is her response?

6. What does Aunt Ada Doom want on the morning of Elfine's wedding and what might her request symbolize?

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

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

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

10. How do you think Flora is feeling by the end of the wedding?

(see the answer keys)

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