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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 5, who is upset about another business opening nearby his own establishment?
(a) Milo North.
(b) General Gamart.
(c) The bank manager.
(d) The fishmonger.

2. Where does the society party take place?
(a) The Oyster Shed.
(b) The town hall.
(c) The Stead.
(d) The Old House.

3. Who does Mr. Raven mention in Chapter 4 to Florence as a possible shop helper?
(a) Milo North.
(b) Mr. Raven.
(c) Kattie.
(d) One of the Gipping girls.

4. What was Mr. Green's job when his future wife first met him?
(a) Postman.
(b) Naturalist.
(c) Poetry buyer.
(d) Banker.

5. At the end of Chapter 3, which of the following describes Florence's attitude towards the Old House?
(a) She is frightened and regrets the purchase.
(b) She is resolved to remain at the Old House.
(c) She realizes that it is not suitable for her bookshop.
(d) She is selling the property as soon as possible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Florence use to dry the tears of the child in the schoolyard?

2. According to Florence, whom should Milo marry?

3. Who thinks that the book Lolita will never be sold in Hardborough?

4. According to Florence, which two creatures have struggles similar to her own?

5. Who buys a new van to drive to Liverpool Street Station?

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