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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Flora want to fix up Elfine's appearance?

2. What is Miriam's response after Flora's offer?

3. What does Mr. Mybug wish to prove?

4. Where does Flora want to go with Amos?

5. Where is the baby now?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Flora realize she will have to do if she is going to fix the lives of the Starkadders?

5. 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?

6. How does Amos's preaching lend itself well to his becoming a traveling evangelist?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The setting for this novel is primarily around Sussex, England, in the 1930s. Discuss the following:

1. Research the setting of Sussex and write a brief description of the area, its climate, the primary means of livelihood, and its location within the island of Britain.

2. Do you think Sussex is a good choice for the setting of this novel? Why or why not?

4. How different do you think the Sussex of the 1930's is from the Sussex of today? Explain some differences and similarities.

5. Examine three scenes in the novel and explain how the setting influences what happens in the action of those scenes.

Essay Topic 2

Comedy is often a part of a parody or satire. Chapter 8 is probably one of the most comedic scenes in the novel. Discuss the following:

1. Who is the Church of the Quivering Brethren? Do you think this church is parodying a "real-life" religion? Which one(s)? Why? Give examples.

2. What does the scene in the church add to the parody as a whole? Is this scene necessary to the storyline? Why or why not?

3. Why do you think comedy often is an integral part of a parody or satire? What purpose does it serve? Is the comedic scene at the Church of the Quivering Brethren successful as comedy? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Some readers might argue that Flora is an empathetic character despite her meddling ways. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think it means to be an empathetic character? Give examples from other books/stories you have read.

2. Do you think Flora is an empathetic character? Why or why not? Give examples to support your stance.

3. If Flora is an empathetic character, does this make her meddling more honorable or justifiable? Why or why not?

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