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

2. In what year did Florence meet her future husband?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1934.
(c) 1960.
(d) 1959.

3. Who is Ivy Welford?
(a) A traveling book salesman.
(b) The bookkeeper.
(c) The store manager.
(d) A regular book shop customer.

4. Who is working at the Old House at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) An electrician.
(b) A roofer.
(c) A gardener.
(d) A plumber.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Florence been invited to the society party?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 5, who is upset about another business opening nearby his own establishment?

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

4. Who is Florence's lawyer?

5. Who is crying in the schoolyard?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Describe Hardborough's citizens. Would they make good neighbors? Are they open to change?

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

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

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

6. Describe Florence Green's self image.

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

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

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

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

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