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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who hosts the society party?
2. Where does the society party take place?
3. Who visits the bookstore the day before its opening?
4. What color dress does Florence order?
5. Why has Florence been invited to the society party?
Short Essay Questions
1. Briefly describe Christine Gipping.
2. Why does Mr. Gill elaborate about his connection to Violet Gamart in his letter to Florence?
3. Why are the books arranged to the front of the shelves?
4. Why is Florence not hosting a grand opening for The Old House Bookshop?
5. What previous bookseller event does Mr. Brundish disclose in a note to Florence?
6. At the gathering, Is Lord Gosfield vocal about his support for Violet Gamart? Give appropriate details to support your answer.
7. How does Mrs. Gamart try to persuade Florence to rethink her decision to establish the shop?
8. According to Ivy Welford, what is the purpose of a business ledger? What effect does Ivy's comment have on Florence?
9. Why is Mr. Gill's letter, in a sense, threatening to Florence?
10. What happens during "ten minutes on a Tuesday morning the the end of March?"
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Mr. Brundish falls dead in the street after his visit to Mrs. Gamart. Does his death foreshadow the fate of the Old House? What analogy can be drawn from his death, the death of the Old House, and the death of Hardborough.
Essay Topic 2
Christine Gipping is given a lot of responsibility for a ten year old when Florence hires her as a shop helper. Discuss the responsibilities which have been entrusted to Christine. Using specific events, what are the results of Christine's authority in the shop?
Essay Topic 3
Explain Violet Gamart's role as an antagonist in the story. Contrast her actions and motives with those of the protagonist.
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