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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. Which two people must Florence's new employee satisfy?
(a) General and Violet Gamart.
(b) Milo North and Mr. Raven.
(c) Mr. Raven and Violet Gamart.
(d) Mr. Thornton and Mr. Keble.

2. What was Mr. Green's job when his future wife first met him?
(a) Poetry buyer.
(b) Naturalist.
(c) Postman.
(d) Banker.

3. What does Mr. Brundish send to Florence Green?
(a) An invitation for a party.
(b) A bouquet of flowers.
(c) A handwritten note of congratulations.
(d) A check for $5000.00

4. Who has driven screws into the wall of the library?
(a) Mr. Brundish.
(b) Mr. Raven.
(c) The poltergeist.
(d) The scouts.

5. Who flatters Florence at the society party?
(a) Mr. Raven.
(b) Milo North.
(c) The banker.
(d) Mrs. Gamart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What property is given as an alternative site for the book store?

2. Where does Hardborough's upper class go for cultural events?

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

4. Who has not yet visited the shop according to Milo North?

5. Who gives each screw a sharp, delicate tap?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Florence Green's self image.

9. 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?

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

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