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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 1, how is Old House described?
(a) Rundown.
(b) Elegant.
(c) Renovated.
(d) Haunted.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 4, a storm seems imminent. How much damage is sustained by the storm in Chapter 4?
(a) Slight.
(b) Major.
(c) Catastrophic.
(d) None.

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 resolved to remain at the Old House.
(c) She is selling the property as soon as possible.
(d) She realizes that it is not suitable for her bookshop.

6. What new idea about The Bookshop does Florence consider?
(a) The idea of a library.
(b) The idea of a grand opening.
(c) The idea of a cafe.
(d) The idea of a book swap.

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

8. What animal is being cared for in Chapter 1?
(a) Dog.
(b) Pig.
(c) Horse.
(d) Cat.

9. What quickly happens to the lending library?
(a) It closes permanently.
(b) It receives more books.
(c) It closes temporarily.
(d) It has a new librarian.

10. Who establishes a lending library in Hardborough?
(a) Florence Green.
(b) Mr. Brundish.
(c) Mr. Raven.
(d) Violet Gamart.

11. Who does Mrs. Green encounter on the way home from the bank?
(a) Her husband.
(b) The town gossip.
(c) Her minister.
(d) The marshman.

12. Why does Florence hire Christine?
(a) She needs a personal secretary.
(b) She needs a housekeeper.
(c) She needs a cook.
(d) She needs a shop helper.

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

14. Who hosts the society party?
(a) Mr. Brundish.
(b) General and Violet Gamart.
(c) Mr. Raven.
(d) Mr. Keble.

15. Who visits the Baden-Powell House?
(a) Kattie.
(b) The Sea Scouts.
(c) The bookkeeper.
(d) Christine Gipping.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who let the visitor(s) into the Old House?

2. Who is Wally?

3. Which of the following characters is NOT a customer of The Bookshop in Chapter 4?

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

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

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