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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Florence been invited to the society party?
(a) She can help Mrs. Gamart's cultural center.
(b) She is liked by everyone.
(c) She has plans for the bookshop.
(d) She is a dear friend of the host.

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

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

4. Who is Florence's lawyer?
(a) General Gamart.
(b) Mr. Blackburn.
(c) Charles North.
(d) Mr. Thornton.

5. What color dress does Florence order?
(a) Blue.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

6. How old is the "Old House?"
(a) 40 years.
(b) 500 years.
(c) 1000 years.
(d) 100 years.

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

8. What was Mr. Green's job when his future wife first met him?
(a) Naturalist.
(b) Banker.
(c) Poetry buyer.
(d) Postman.

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

10. Who orders The Messiah?
(a) The fishmonger.
(b) Violet Gamart.
(c) Wally.
(d) Mr. Raven.

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

12. What does Milo North purchase for Kattie?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) A diary.
(c) A coloring book.
(d) A popular novel.

13. Who does Florence meet first at the society party?
(a) Milo North.
(b) The mayor of Hardborough.
(c) Mr. Raven
(d) General Gamart.

14. Who wants to use the Old House as an arts center?
(a) Violet Gamart.
(b) Milo North.
(c) Mr. Keble.
(d) Florence Green.

15. What does Mr. Brundish send to Florence Green?
(a) A bouquet of flowers.
(b) A check for $5000.00
(c) An invitation for a party.
(d) A handwritten note of congratulations.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many town people sign up for the lending library on the first day?

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

4. What is one drawback to the lending library?

5. In Chapter 1, what situation is causing Florence concern?

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