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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the town people warm up to Florence in Chapter 2?
(a) They realize she is not an intellectual threat.
(b) They realize she is a relative of Mr. Brundish.
(c) They realize she is very intelligent.
(d) They realize she is very wealthy.

2. What alerts Florence to a storm?
(a) Television.
(b) Threatening skies.
(c) A coastguard warning sign.
(d) Sirens.

3. What was Mr. Green's job when his future wife first met him?
(a) Postman.
(b) Banker.
(c) Poetry buyer.
(d) Naturalist.

4. What is the significance of "Muller's in Wigmore?"
(a) Mrs. Green inherited that mansion.
(b) Mrs. Green was born on that estate.
(c) Mrs. Green worked at that restaurant.
(d) Florence Green gained work experience in that book shop.

5. At the end of Chapter 3, which of the following describes Florence's attitude towards the Old House?
(a) She is frightened and regrets the purchase.
(b) She is selling the property as soon as possible.
(c) She is resolved to remain at the Old House.
(d) She realizes that it is not suitable for her bookshop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Milo North work?

2. What does Mr. Deben say to Florence at the kissing-gate?

3. How old is the "Old House?"

4. Who believes that Mrs. Green has the "ability to chance some 'unlikely' things"?

5. What animal is being cared for in Chapter 1?

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