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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 calls Florence about Christine's future at the bookshop?

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

3. According to Florence, whom should Milo marry?

4. Who inspects the Old House?

5. What does Milo North predict for The Bookshop?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Kattie.

2. At what particular times during the year does Milo think that Mrs Gamart wants him to manage any new arts centre?

3. Describe the Old House Bookshop's atmosphere at the beginning of Chapter 7.

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

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

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

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

9. At the beginning of Chapter 6, why does Florence feel that it would be in Christine's best interest to quit her job at the shop? Why does Florence not ask her to leave?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of the story, Florence is trusting of the good in people. Using at least three examples, explore how her misplaced trust has been the undoing of her dream.

Essay Topic 2

Stereotyping is a motif in The Bookshop. Discuss at least two instances where stereotyping appears. Who does it affect? How does the stereotyping in that part of the story drive the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Milo North is a complex character in the novel. Compare/contrast Mr. North's self-image and his public image. In your opinion, which image is more befitting?

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