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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. Why has Florence been invited to the society party?
(a) She has plans for the bookshop.
(b) She is a dear friend of the host.
(c) She is liked by everyone.
(d) She can help Mrs. Gamart's cultural center.

2. What property is given as an alternative site for the book store?
(a) The Oyster Shed.
(b) The wet fish shop.
(c) The community center.
(d) The Stead.

3. What is character, according to Florence Green?
(a) A struggle between good and bad intentions.
(b) A struggle between courage and cowardice.
(c) A struggle between right and wrong.
(d) A struggle between the rich and poor.

4. At the end of Chapter 3, what events take place?
(a) Neighbors come and offer to help Florence move.
(b) Shelves are set up and the walls are painted white.
(c) Mr. Keble surprises Florence with a visit.
(d) Florence unpacks boxes and places furniture.

5. What item(s) does the new helper sell for the wrong price?
(a) Book covers.
(b) Silk bookmarkers.
(c) Autographed book.
(d) Gold pens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is crying in the schoolyard?

2. Who does Mrs. Green encounter on the way home from the bank?

3. Who does Mr. Raven mention in Chapter 4 to Florence as a possible shop helper?

4. Who is in the Old House when Florence returns from a trip?

5. Which two people must Florence's new employee satisfy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Ivy Welford distraught when she looks over the shop's ledger at the end of Chapter 5?

2. Who is Ivy Welford? How does she interact with Florence?

3. At the gathering, Is Lord Gosfield vocal about his support for Violet Gamart? Give appropriate details to support your answer.

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

5. Why is Milo North glad that Florence is visiting him?

6. Why is this meal appropriate for a resident of Hardborough?

7. Who wants to prevent Florence from moving into the Old House and opening a shop? Why?

8. The heron and the eel are in a struggle for survival in mid-air. How does this struggle relate to Florence Green's inner conflict?

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

10. Why are the books arranged to the front of the shelves?

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