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

2. Which two people have given suggestions to Florence about inventory at The Bookshop?
(a) Mrs. Gipping and Mr. Raven.
(b) Milo North and Christine.
(c) Milo North and Mr. Raven.
(d) Mrs. Gipping and Christine.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 8, what form of communication do Florence and Mr. Thornton use?
(a) Phone calls.
(b) Letters.
(c) Personal visits.
(d) Messenger.

4. What does the City Council open in Hardborough?
(a) A fire station.
(b) An art museum.
(c) A dance studio.
(d) A Public Library.

5. In Chapter 8, what would shake Florence's sense of security if she stopped to think about her surroundings?
(a) Mr. Raven's hostility.
(b) Hostility from her alliances.
(c) Milo North's frequent shop visits.
(d) Mrs. Gamart's sudden friendliness.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Florence's opinion who spends less time regretting decisions?

2. What is Florence's final word to Mr. Thornton?

3. What transportation does Florence take into Flintmarket at the end of the story?

4. What is the brand name of the paraffin heater?

5. What picture is depicted on the tea tray which Florence uses in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Kattie.

2. What happens on a the first really cold evening of September? How does this affect the relationship between Florence and Christine?

3. How does the passage of the Private Members Bill affect Florence?

4. What are Florence's feelings as she boards the bus?

5. What happens immediately after Mr. Brundish leaves The Stead?

6. Describe Mrs. Gamart's visit to the library in late October.

7. Why does Florence offer to help Christine with her studies? Why does Florence decide this is a bad idea?

8. What bit of information about the shop does Milo divulge to Christine? How might Christine truly feel about this news?

9. What is Florence's main priority after the chaos with Mrs. Gamart?

10. Why is it appropriate that the fields are underwater as Florence leaves Hardborough?

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