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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 does Mr. Brundish visit at The Stead?

2. Who inspects the Old House?

3. What transportation does Florence take to Liverpool Street?

4. After calculating her profits from the sale of Lolita during the first week of December, which word describes Florence's feelings?

5. How much profit does Florence make during the first week of December from Lolita?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Florence feel relief when the Old Shop is first requisitioned? Give supporting details.

2. How does Florence show Christine that she is still a valuable helper?

3. What transpires between Mr. Brundish and Violet Gamart during his visit?

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

5. At the beginning of Chapter 10, Mr. Brundish visits Violet Gamart. How does the reader know that this visit is extremely important to him?

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

7. For what reasons does Milo North feel that Florence has not yet placed the novel Lolita in her shop? Are his reasons valid? Support your answer with details.

8. What is Mrs. Gipping's main concern over Christine's eleven-plus exam results?

9. How does Christine embarrass Mrs. Gamart? Why is Christine upset?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 1, after seeing the heron and the eel struggle, Florence Green makes a mental note that both of the creatures seemed as if they had "taken on too much." Compare or contrast her observation with the reality of her experience in the Old House.

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

A main theme in The Book Shop is change. Which character changes most throughout the story? Which character changes least? Give specific details.

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