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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 does Florence hire Christine?
(a) She needs a housekeeper.
(b) She needs a shop helper.
(c) She needs a personal secretary.
(d) She needs a cook.

2. Who does Florence see when she is on break?
(a) Violet Gamart.
(b) Christine Gipping.
(c) Occasional book shop customers.
(d) Milo North.

3. How many other customers are in the shop while Milo is there?
(a) None.
(b) Seven.
(c) Two or three.
(d) Too many to count.

4. How could the business traffic at The Bookshop be described?
(a) Better than expected.
(b) More critical than expected.
(c) Less educated than expected.
(d) Lower than expected.

5. Who establishes a lending library in Hardborough?
(a) Florence Green.
(b) Violet Gamart.
(c) Mr. Brundish.
(d) Mr. Raven.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which book causes a stir among the women?

2. Who visits the Baden-Powell House?

3. What does Mr. Brundish send to Florence Green?

4. What is Florence's attitude about attending the social party in Chapter 2?

5. Who is working at the Old House at the beginning of Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during "ten minutes on a Tuesday morning the the end of March?"

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

3. How does Florence intend to use the oyster shed? Why is this an unwise decision?

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

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

6. Why is Mr. Deben following Florence to the kissing-gate?

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

8. Why are the guests not expressing their true feelings about an arts centre to Mrs. Gamart?

9. How does Hardborough's geographical location contribute to its citizens' views?

10. What previous bookseller event does Mr. Brundish disclose in a note to Florence?

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