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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who visits Christine at school?
(a) Mrs. Gipping.
(b) Florence.
(c) Mrs. Gamart.
(d) An Inspector.

3. What do the onlookers say about Christine after she uses the ruler?
(a) Christine should be fired.
(b) Christine has too much authority.
(c) Christine is a defiant brat.
(d) Christine should be taught some manners.

4. Who is a friend of the investor in the new book shop?
(a) Florence Green.
(b) Mrs. Gipping.
(c) Violet Gamart.
(d) Mr. Brundish.

5. Which two people have given suggestions to Florence about inventory at The Bookshop?
(a) Mrs. Gipping and Christine.
(b) Milo North and Mr. Raven.
(c) Mrs. Gipping and Mr. Raven.
(d) Milo North and Christine.

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

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

8. Who walks in while the temporary help is reading?
(a) Christine.
(b) Florence.
(c) Mr. Keble.
(d) Mr. Brundish.

9. After church Florence stops by Mrs. Gipping's house. What is Mrs. Gipping doing?
(a) Pruning her holly bushes.
(b) Sitting on the porch.
(c) Tending her celery.
(d) Talking to Christine.

10. 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.

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

12. What transportation does Florence take into Flintmarket at the end of the story?
(a) Mrs. Gamart's limousine.
(b) The bus.
(c) Mr. Raven's automobile.
(d) The train.

13. Who proves to be the undoing of Florence's shop?
(a) General Gamart.
(b) Florence.
(c) Milo North.
(d) Christine.

14. Who wins the Most Original prize in the contest?
(a) Christine.
(b) Kattie.
(c) Violet.
(d) Florence.

15. What kind of clothing does Christine wear in the school's Christmas play?
(a) Dress.
(b) Bikini.
(c) Formal gown.
(d) Jeans.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many copies of Lolita does Florence order?

2. What legislation does the House of Lords amend?

3. In which month does Florence receive the invitation for tea at Mr. Brundish's house?

4. What trait does Mr. Brundish admire in Florence?

5. Who has filed a complaint concerning the shop's display window?

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