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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the end of Chapter 3, what events take place?
(a) Neighbors come and offer to help Florence move.
(b) Mr. Keble surprises Florence with a visit.
(c) Florence unpacks boxes and places furniture.
(d) Shelves are set up and the walls are painted white.

3. What does Florence install in The Bookshop to mask the tapping?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A cash register with a bell.
(c) Music system.
(d) Chimes.

4. Who let the visitor(s) into the Old House?
(a) General Gamart.
(b) Mr. Keble.
(c) Milo North.
(d) Mr. Raven.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives each screw a sharp, delicate tap?

2. Where does the society party take place?

3. Who has driven screws into the wall of the library?

4. Who services the lending library?

5. What is Florence's attitude about attending the social party in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the guests not expressing their true feelings about an arts centre to Mrs. Gamart?

2. Florence Green is facing a major decision about using her inheritance to open the bookshop. What factors must she consider before she decides the action she should take?

3. The heron and the eel are in a struggle for survival in mid-air. How does this struggle relate to Florence Green's inner conflict?

4. Why does Mr. Gill elaborate about his connection to Violet Gamart in his letter to Florence?

5. Who is Ivy Welford? How does she interact with Florence?

6. Why is this meal appropriate for a resident of Hardborough?

7. Why is Milo North glad that Florence is visiting him?

8. How does Mrs. Gamart try to persuade Florence to rethink her decision to establish the shop?

9. At the beginning of Chapter 3, what meal is Florence preparing for herself?

10. What previous bookseller event does Mr. Brundish disclose in a note to Florence?

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