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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. From where does Flora think there will be opposition to Elfine's choice?

2. Who does Urk say he'll marry?

3. To whom does Flora compare favorably to Mr. Mybug?

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

5. Who leaves the group?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What do you think it says about Dick that he has decided to ask Elfine to marry him after she has made herself gorgeous?

6. How is Aunt Ada Doom's manipulative efforts symbolic of the change that is occurring to the Starkadder clan?

7. What is the significance of the sukebind?

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

9. What does Flora give Elfine to help her and do you think it will?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Flora Poste is introduced in Chapter 1 and appears in every subsequent chapter. She is the main character and protagonist of the novel. Discuss the following:

1. What is the definition of "protagonist" as it pertains to literary criticism?

2. Do you agree that Flora Poste is the protagonist of this novel? Why or why not? Give examples from the text.

3. Do you think Flora is a sympathetic character? At the beginning of the book? By the end of the book? Give examples.

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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