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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Deben say to Florence at the kissing-gate?
(a) He is glad that she is in Hardborough.
(b) He wants to offer her a job.
(c) He wants to help her move.
(d) He wants to negotiate the sale of his shop.

2. Who orders The Messiah?
(a) The fishmonger.
(b) Mr. Raven.
(c) Wally.
(d) Violet Gamart.

3. What is one drawback to the lending library?
(a) Too small.
(b) Not enough books.
(c) Outdated materials.
(d) Too many rules.

4. Who hosts the society party?
(a) Mr. Raven.
(b) Mr. Brundish.
(c) General and Violet Gamart.
(d) Mr. Keble.

5. All EXCEPT which of the following is listed as being the town's lonely?
(a) Reed Cutter.
(b) Naturalists.
(c) Ivy Welford.
(d) Marshman.

6. How does the bank manager react to Mrs. Green's loan request?
(a) Positively.
(b) With surprise.
(c) Angrily.
(d) Skeptically.

7. What is Milo North carrying under his arm when he visits the Old House in Chapter 5?
(a) An umbrella.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) A book.
(d) A walking cane.

8. What is character, according to Florence Green?
(a) A struggle between right and wrong.
(b) A struggle between the rich and poor.
(c) A struggle between good and bad intentions.
(d) A struggle between courage and cowardice.

9. What quickly happens to the lending library?
(a) It closes temporarily.
(b) It has a new librarian.
(c) It closes permanently.
(d) It receives more books.

10. At the beginning of the story, what does Hardborough lack?
(a) Facilities.
(b) Automobiles.
(c) Factories.
(d) Jobs.

11. What animal is being cared for in Chapter 1?
(a) Horse.
(b) Cat.
(c) Dog.
(d) Pig.

12. Who does Mrs. Green assist on her way home in Chapter 1?
(a) Kattie.
(b) Mr. Garmet.
(c) Mrs. Garmet.
(d) Mr. Raven.

13. Who strengthens Florence resolve to buy the Old House?
(a) Mr. Keble.
(b) Milo North.
(c) The rapper.
(d) The marshman.

14. How many other customers are in the shop while Milo is there?
(a) Two or three.
(b) Too many to count.
(c) None.
(d) Seven.

15. According to Florence, which two creatures have struggles similar to her own?
(a) A robin and a worm.
(b) A heron and an eel.
(c) An eagle and a sparrow.
(d) A parrot and an owl.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how is Old House described?

2. Which book causes a stir among the women?

3. Who is Ivy Welford?

4. What does Milo North purchase for Kattie?

5. Who establishes a lending library in Hardborough?

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