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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Mr. Thornton's response to Florence in Chapter 8, what has prevented him from visiting The Bookshop?
(a) Death.
(b) Crowds
(c) Distance.
(d) Illness.

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

4. Which book causes a stir among the women?
(a) The Book of Etiquette.
(b) Life of Queen Mary.
(c) Better Homes Recipes.
(d) Napoleon and Josephine.

5. Who is the bank manager?
(a) Mr. Raven.
(b) Mr. Brundish.
(c) Mrs. Gamart.
(d) Mr. Keble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the biscuit tin that is used at the tea in Chapter 5?

2. Who houses the artwork that is taken from the Old House Bookshop?

3. Who does Christine rap on the knuckles with a ruler?

4. At the beginning of the story, what does Hardborough lack?

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

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