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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year and season is The Bookshop closed?
(a) Winter, 1960.
(b) Summer, 1960.
(c) Winter,1959.
(d) Spring, 1960.

2. What gift does Christine really want?
(a) Lolita.
(b) Bunties.
(c) Money.
(d) Charm bracelet.

3. Who houses the artwork that is taken from the Old House Bookshop?
(a) The town hall.
(b) Rhoda's dressmakers.
(c) St. Edumund's.
(d) The community theater.

4. Who calls Florence about Christine's future at the bookshop?
(a) Mrs. Gipping.
(b) Mrs. Gamart.
(c) Mr. Thornton.
(d) The school authorities.

5. How does Florence feel as she leaves the town at the end of the book?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Overjoyed.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Fearful.

6. Who delivers copies of Lolita to Flintmarket station?
(a) Hardborough's train service.
(b) British Railways.
(c) The London Flyer.
(d) Mr. Raven.

7. What constantly reminds Christine of her failure?
(a) The square envelope.
(b) The Bookshop.
(c) The town gossips.
(d) Mrs. Gipping.

8. Who does Mrs. Green ask to give a review of Lolita?
(a) Mr. Brundish.
(b) Mrs. Gamart.
(c) Mr. Keble.
(d) Mr. North.

9. Who inspects the Old House?
(a) Mr. Raven.
(b) General Gamart.
(c) John Gipping.
(d) Mr. Keble.

10. After calculating her profits from the sale of Lolita during the first week of December, which word describes Florence's feelings?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Prosperous.
(c) Elated.
(d) Alarmed.

11. What is the brand name of the paraffin heater?
(a) Oxford.
(b) Trueheat.
(c) Bunsen.
(d) Nevercold.

12. Who thinks that the book Lolita will never be sold in Hardborough?
(a) General Gamart.
(b) Milo North.
(c) Violet Gamart.
(d) Mrs. Gipping.

13. What do the onlookers say about Christine after she uses the ruler?
(a) Christine is a defiant brat.
(b) Christine should be taught some manners.
(c) Christine should be fired.
(d) Christine has too much authority.

14. What is Florence's final word to Mr. Thornton?
(a) Quiet.
(b) Silence.
(c) Coward.
(d) Bravo.

15. Who is a friend of the investor in the new book shop?
(a) Mr. Brundish.
(b) Mrs. Gipping.
(c) Florence Green.
(d) Violet Gamart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which church does Florence attend?

2. According to Mr. Brundish, who is a very powerful citizen of Hardborough?

3. Why does General Gamart visit the shop?

4. Who tells Florence that she is working too hard?

5. Who has filed a complaint concerning the shop's display window?

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