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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the story, what does Hardborough lack?
(a) Factories.
(b) Automobiles.
(c) Jobs.
(d) Facilities.

2. Who gives each screw a sharp, delicate tap?
(a) Wally.
(b) The scouts.
(c) The poltergeist.
(d) Mr. Raven

3. According to Florence, which two creatures have struggles similar to her own?
(a) A parrot and an owl.
(b) An eagle and a sparrow.
(c) A robin and a worm.
(d) A heron and an eel.

4. Who buys a new van to drive to Liverpool Street Station?
(a) Mr. Raven.
(b) Florence Green.
(c) General Gamart.
(d) Ivy Welford.

5. Which two modern products were among those mentioned in Chapter 3?
(a) Radios and automobiles.
(b) Paperback books and Kleenex.
(c) Nescafe and television.
(d) Typewriters and telephones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significance of "Muller's in Wigmore?"

2. What does Florence do on a break from the shop?

3. Who is the bank manager?

4. In what year did Florence meet her future husband?

5. Who is Mr. Deben?

(see the answer key)

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