4. When was the meadow in Binsey transformed into an operation to help the British Expeditionary Force and allied troops who had been saved at Dunkirk?

5. What is the name of the Aberdeen's cow?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Harry tried before turning to painting?

2. Why does Hazel decide to go to Henley-on-Thames?

3. Why does Lord Arthur Dickson call Hazel from Sotheby's in Chapter 25?

4. What does Hazel see in Harry's art in Chapter 32?

5. What does Wren think he and Peggy should do after she shows him the telegram from Hazel (that Kelty sent)?

6. How do Kelty and Hazel find Harry in St. Ives?

7. What do Hazel and Harry learn about Imogene and Iris's husbands?

8. Why is Barnaby upset when he finds letters Hazel saved from Harry and what does Hazel tell him about the letters?

9. How does Flora disappear?

10. What is the story of Frideswide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters in a narrative and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does Henry use imagery to help readers imagine the world where characters live in The Secret Book of Flora Lea?

Essay Topic 2

Hazel invents stories to pacify Flora. Why are stories important in The Secret Book of Flora Lea? How do they eventually brings characters together?

Essay Topic 3

Hazel reunites with Harry after 20 years. What epiphany does Hazel have during the visit? Why does she think life might have been different if they had shared their burdens?

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