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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. What does Milo North purchase for Kattie?

2. At the end of Chapter 3, what events take place?

3. What new idea about The Bookshop does Florence consider?

4. What is one drawback to the lending library?

5. Who is the bank manager?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the current book mobile not acceptable to avid readers?

2. Describe Hardborough's citizens. Would they make good neighbors? Are they open to change?

3. How does Florence intend to use the oyster shed? Why is this an unwise decision?

4. According to Ivy Welford, what is the purpose of a business ledger? What effect does Ivy's comment have on Florence?

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

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

7. Why is Mr. Gill's letter, in a sense, threatening to Florence?

8. Briefly describe Christine Gipping.

9. Names are sometimes symbolic. How is Hardborough, the town's name, used as a symbol?

10. Does Christine take her new job as book shop helper seriously? Give appropriate examples to support your answer.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the presence of the "rapper" throughout the story in the Old House. What is the importance of the poltergeist to the story? Without the spirit's presence, would the story change significantly?

Essay Topic 2

Explain how giving Christine a cardigan as a parting gift is indicative of Florence meeting her own needs. What need is Christine fulfilling for herself by asking for money?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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