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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. Where does Hardborough's upper class go for cultural events?
(a) Nearby towns.
(b) Suffolk.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

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

3. How many town people sign up for the lending library on the first day?
(a) Ten.
(b) Seventy-five.
(c) None.
(d) Thirty.

4. All EXCEPT which of the following is listed as being the town's lonely?
(a) Marshman.
(b) Ivy Welford.
(c) Reed Cutter.
(d) Naturalists.

5. Who visits the Baden-Powell House?
(a) The Sea Scouts.
(b) The bookkeeper.
(c) Kattie.
(d) Christine Gipping.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Florence see when she is on break?

2. Who is Wally?

3. Who hosts the society party?

4. Who buys a new van to drive to Liverpool Street Station?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Florence Green's self image.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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