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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Salome?
(a) Christine's dance teacher.
(b) Christine's dance partner.
(c) Florence's new pet.
(d) Christine's dance character.

3. What color is the biscuit tin that is used at the tea in Chapter 5?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Gold.

4. Who inspects the Old House?
(a) General Gamart.
(b) Mr. Keble.
(c) Mr. Raven.
(d) John Gipping.

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

6. In Florence's opinion who spends less time regretting decisions?
(a) Old people.
(b) Women.
(c) Young people.
(d) Men.

7. Who will be applying for a job at the new shop?
(a) Kattie.
(b) Florence.
(c) Christine.
(d) Mrs. Gipping

8. According to Florence, whom should Milo marry?
(a) Katherine.
(b) Christine.
(c) Kattie.
(d) Mrs. Gipping's sister.

9. What is the center of the discussion at tea with Mr. Brundish?
(a) Lolita.
(b) Christine.
(c) The rapper.
(d) The bookshop's finances.

10. What happens during tea at the Old House in Chapter 5?
(a) Kattie knocks on the door.
(b) The rapper stirs up a ruckus.
(c) The lights go out.
(d) A storm starts to howl.

11. After calculating her profits from the sale of Lolita during the first week of December, which word describes Florence's feelings?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Elated.
(c) Alarmed.
(d) Prosperous.

12. What does the City Council open in Hardborough?
(a) A dance studio.
(b) An art museum.
(c) A Public Library.
(d) A fire station.

13. What is the name of the fancy dress costume?
(a) Meet and Greet 1959.
(b) It's a New Year!
(c) Good-bye 1959.
(d) Welcome 1960.

14. According to Florence's calculations what is her current bank balance in pounds at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) 80.
(b) 2500.
(c) 3000.
(d) 400.

15. For what exam does Christine receive results in Chapter 9?
(a) Technical exam.
(b) Math exam.
(c) High school entrance exam.
(d) Eleven-plus exam.

Short Answer Questions

1. After church Florence stops by Mrs. Gipping's house. What is Mrs. Gipping doing?

2. According to Mr. Thornton's response to Florence in Chapter 8, what has prevented him from visiting The Bookshop?

3. How much profit does Florence make during the first week of December from Lolita?

4. What transportation does Florence take into Flintmarket at the end of the story?

5. Who is having tea at the beginning of Chapter 6?

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