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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mr. Thornton's response to Florence in Chapter 8, what has prevented him from visiting The Bookshop?
(a) Distance.
(b) Crowds
(c) Illness.
(d) Death.

2. Who does Mrs. Green ask to give a review of Lolita?
(a) Mr. Brundish.
(b) Mr. Keble.
(c) Mr. North.
(d) Mrs. Gamart.

3. Who calls Florence about Christine's future at the bookshop?
(a) The school authorities.
(b) Mrs. Gipping.
(c) Mr. Thornton.
(d) Mrs. Gamart.

4. Which church does Florence attend?
(a) St. Edmunds.
(b) The Church of England.
(c) The Vicar.
(d) Community Church.

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

6. What legislation does the House of Lords amend?
(a) The City Code.
(b) The Education Act.
(c) The Wage Law.
(d) The Private Bill.

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

8. Who is a judge for the costume contest?
(a) Mrs. Gipping.
(b) Mr. Brundish.
(c) Mrs. Gamart.
(d) Milo North.

9. Who delivers copies of Lolita to Flintmarket station?
(a) Hardborough's train service.
(b) British Railways.
(c) Mr. Raven.
(d) The London Flyer.

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

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

12. Where has Florence gone for the day?
(a) London.
(b) Saxford Tye.
(c) Flintmarket.
(d) House of Lords.

13. Who falls over in the street and dies?
(a) Mrs. Gamart.
(b) Mr. Brundish.
(c) Raven.
(d) Mr. Keble.

14. What is the brand name of the paraffin heater?
(a) Oxford.
(b) Bunsen.
(c) Trueheat.
(d) Nevercold.

15. In Chapter 8 who does Florence meet at an old estate for the first time?
(a) Gretel.
(b) Bill.
(c) Kattie.
(d) Wally.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Christine really want?

2. What picture is depicted on the tea tray which Florence uses in Chapter 5?

3. What is Florence's middle name?

4. Who delivers an invitation to Florence for tea at Mr. Brundish's house?

5. Who walks in while the temporary help is reading?

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