Flora and Ulysses Flashcards
What genre of books does Flora’s mother write?
Flora’s mother writes romance novels.
What words does Flora always say to herself?
Flora always said to herself; Do not hope, instead, observe.
What animal does Mrs. Tickham vacuum up?
Mrs.Tickham vacuums up a squirrel.
What present does Mrs.Tickham get for her birthday?
Mrs. Tickham get a vacuum cleaner for her birthday.
What is the poem about, that the squirrel writes?
He writes a poem about Flora.
What does Flora’s mother plan to do to the squirrel?
Put him in a burlap sack and hit him over the head with a shovel.
What is the lamp called that Flora’s mother adores, what is it called?
It is a lamp with a lady and she calls it Mary Ann
Why does Flora’s mother not like the squirrel?
She thinks he is a diseased rodent.
Why does William Spiver wear sunglasses?
He thinks he is temporarily blind.
Who does Flora compare herself to in the Incandesto comics?
She compares herself to the parakeet that Incandesto never leaves behind.
How does Flora frequently describe herself?
She describes herself as a natural born cynic.
