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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why do the solicitors change their minds about helping to save the shop?
(a) Fear of Mrs. Gamart.
(b) Lack of money for their services
(c) Conflict of interest with the Arts Council.
(d) Legislation of House of Lords.

3. What does Mr. Deben say to Florence at the kissing-gate?
(a) He wants to help her move.
(b) He wants to offer her a job.
(c) He wants to negotiate the sale of his shop.
(d) He is glad that she is in Hardborough.

4. What legislation does the House of Lords amend?
(a) The Education Act.
(b) The Wage Law.
(c) The Private Bill.
(d) The City Code.

5. Which adjectives are used to describe the citizens of Hardborough?
(a) Cautious, but interested.
(b) Uneducated, but hard working.
(c) Kind, but stubborn.
(d) Arrogant, but helpful.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What transportation does Florence take to Liverpool Street?

3. Who calls Florence about Christine's future at the bookshop?

4. What quickly happens to the lending library?

5. What is Milo North carrying under his arm when he visits the Old House in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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