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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is in the Old House when Florence returns from a trip?
(a) Charles North.
(b) Mr. Thornton.
(c) Sea scouts.
(d) Violet Gamart.

3. After calculating her profits from the sale of Lolita during the first week of December, which word describes Florence's feelings?
(a) Elated.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Alarmed.
(d) Prosperous.

4. What does Florence do on a break from the shop?
(a) Goes for a swim.
(b) Attends a luncheon.
(c) Goes shopping.
(d) Looks for a small cottage.

5. Who delivers an invitation to Florence for tea at Mr. Brundish's house?
(a) Mrs. Gipping.
(b) Kattie.
(c) Milo North.
(d) Mr. Brundish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Florence see when she is on break?

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

3. How could the business traffic at The Bookshop be described?

4. Why happens to the Education Authority's complaint concerning Christine's job?

5. According to Mr. Thornton's response to Florence in Chapter 8, what has prevented him from visiting The Bookshop?

(see the answer key)

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