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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Milo North predict for The Bookshop?
(a) It will be remodeled.
(b) It will soon close.
(c) It will win Mrs. Gamart's favor.
(d) It will prosper.

2. What offense makes Christine use a ruler on the patron?
(a) For talking loudly in the shop.
(b) For opening the cash drawer.
(c) For picking up books ordered by others.
(d) For stepping behind the desk.

3. What picture is depicted on the tea tray which Florence uses in Chapter 5?
(a) Two old fishermen.
(b) The coronation of Queen Elizabeth.
(c) Tower of Big Ben.
(d) A London restaurant.

4. What is Mrs. Gipping drinking while she talks to Florence Green?
(a) Cherry Brandy.
(b) Red wine.
(c) Vegetable marrow.
(d) Nescafe.

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

6. Who tells Florence that she is working too hard?
(a) Milo North.
(b) Mr. Raven.
(c) Mrs. Gamart.
(d) Mrs. Gipping.

7. What transportation does Florence take to Liverpool Street?
(a) None.
(b) A trolley.
(c) The bus.
(d) The train.

8. Where does Florence receive the invitation for tea at Mr. Brundish's house?
(a) The grocery store.
(b) The lending library.
(c) The Oyster Hut.
(d) The bookshop.

9. Why happens to the Education Authority's complaint concerning Christine's job?
(a) It is published.
(b) It is postponed.
(c) It is upheld.
(d) It fizzles.

10. At the end of the story, what is not wanted in Hardborough?
(a) A new city council.
(b) An art museum.
(c) A bookshop.
(d) A new restaurant.

11. Which school accepts Christine?
(a) The Technical school.
(b) The Primary school.
(c) The Academic school.
(d) The Grammar school.

12. What is Florence delivering to the Women's Institute?
(a) Church hymnals.
(b) Wildflower handbooks.
(c) Herbal recipe books.
(d) Women's magazines.

13. Who closes the shop to read while Florence is away?
(a) Mr. Brundish.
(b) Mr. Raven.
(c) Milo North.
(d) Christine.

14. Who has written an article that views Lolita as a masterpiece?
(a) Ivy Welford.
(b) William Blake.
(c) James Waterford.
(d) Graham Greene.

15. In what year and season is The Bookshop closed?
(a) Summer, 1960.
(b) Winter,1959.
(c) Spring, 1960.
(d) Winter, 1960.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the fancy dress costume?

2. According to Florence, whom should Milo marry?

3. Who inspects the Old House?

4. What kind of clothing does Christine wear in the school's Christmas play?

5. After Florence leaves Mrs. Gipping, who is the first customer of the day at The Bookshop?

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