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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the significance of "Muller's in Wigmore?"
(a) Mrs. Green was born on that estate.
(b) Mrs. Green inherited that mansion.
(c) Mrs. Green worked at that restaurant.
(d) Florence Green gained work experience in that book shop.

2. What does Florence install in The Bookshop to mask the tapping?
(a) Music system.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A cash register with a bell.
(d) Chimes.

3. At the end of Chapter 3, what events take place?
(a) Neighbors come and offer to help Florence move.
(b) Mr. Keble surprises Florence with a visit.
(c) Florence unpacks boxes and places furniture.
(d) Shelves are set up and the walls are painted white.

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

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

6. Where does Hardborough's upper class go for cultural events?
(a) Suffolk.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Nearby towns.

7. Who is the resident of the the Old House?
(a) Violet Garmet.
(b) Milo North.
(c) Mr. Brundish.
(d) Florence Green.

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

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

10. What is Florence's attitude about attending the social party in Chapter 2?
(a) Florence does not care one way or the other.
(b) Florence sees the party a chance to meet people.
(c) Florence is more than eager to attend.
(d) Florence does not want to go.

11. Who does Florence see when she is on break?
(a) Violet Gamart.
(b) Occasional book shop customers.
(c) Milo North.
(d) Christine Gipping.

12. Who is opening drawers and cupboards at the society party?
(a) The butler.
(b) Florence Green.
(c) Mr. Raven.
(d) General Gamart.

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

14. In what decade does the story begin?
(a) 1950s.
(b) 1940s.
(c) 1970s.
(d) 1980s.

15. What does Florence use to dry the tears of the child in the schoolyard?
(a) A handkerchief.
(b) A napkin.
(c) A paper towel.
(d) A Kleenex.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who establishes a lending library in Hardborough?

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

3. Which two modern products were among those mentioned in Chapter 3?

4. Who is crying in the schoolyard?

5. Who hosts the society party?

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