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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who visits the bookstore the day before its opening?
(a) Mr. Raven.
(b) Vivian Gamart.
(c) Mr. Keble.
(d) Milo North.

2. Who does Mrs. Green encounter on the way home from the bank?
(a) Her husband.
(b) The town gossip.
(c) Her minister.
(d) The marshman.

3. What is one drawback to the lending library?
(a) Too small.
(b) Not enough books.
(c) Too many rules.
(d) Outdated materials.

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

5. Who thinks that the bookstore is a circulating library?
(a) Wally.
(b) General Gamart.
(c) Mr. Brundish.
(d) Mr. Keble.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the society party take place?

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

3. According to Florence, which two creatures have struggles similar to her own?

4. At the beginning of the story, what does Hardborough lack?

5. What is Milo North carrying under his arm when he visits the Old House in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mr. Gill's letter, in a sense, threatening to Florence?

2. Florence Green is facing a major decision about using her inheritance to open the bookshop. What factors must she consider before she decides the action she should take?

3. According to Ivy Welford, what is the purpose of a business ledger? What effect does Ivy's comment have on Florence?

4. What statement does Mr. Keble make that is an insult to Florence Green's intelligence? How does she react?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 3, what meal is Florence preparing for herself?

6. Names are sometimes symbolic. How is Hardborough, the town's name, used as a symbol?

7. Why does Mr. Gill elaborate about his connection to Violet Gamart in his letter to Florence?

8. What does Florence realize at the beginning of Chapter 5?

9. How does Mrs. Gamart try to persuade Florence to rethink her decision to establish the shop?

10. Describe Florence Green's self image.

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