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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. What does the City Council open in Hardborough?
(a) A fire station.
(b) An art museum.
(c) A dance studio.
(d) A Public Library.

2. How many copies of Lolita does Florence order?
(a) 400.
(b) 1000.
(c) 500.
(d) 250.

3. How many books does Florence take with her from the shop?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Five.
(d) None.

4. Who does Christine rap on the knuckles with a ruler?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Mr. Raven.
(c) Her younger sister.
(d) Mrs. Gamart.

5. Who delivers copies of Lolita to Flintmarket station?
(a) Hardborough's train service.
(b) British Railways.
(c) Mr. Raven.
(d) The London Flyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who proves to be the undoing of Florence's shop?

2. What is submerged in water as Florence leaves Hardborough?

3. Why do the solicitors change their minds about helping to save the shop?

4. Who inspects the Old House?

5. What transportation does Florence take into Flintmarket at the end of the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 9, Christine receives news about her eleven-plus exam. Is she surprised by the results? Give details to support your answer.

2. How is Florence being affected by Christine? How is Florence affecting Christine?

3. Why is it appropriate that the fields are underwater as Florence leaves Hardborough?

4. At what particular times during the year does Milo think that Mrs Gamart wants him to manage any new arts centre?

5. List three suggestions that Mr. Thornton gives Florence.

6. What bit of information about the shop does Milo divulge to Christine? How might Christine truly feel about this news?

7. How does Florence show Christine that she is still a valuable helper?

8. How does Christine embarrass Mrs. Gamart? Why is Christine upset?

9. Why does Florence offer to help Christine with her studies? Why does Florence decide this is a bad idea?

10. What happens on a the first really cold evening of September? How does this affect the relationship between Florence and Christine?

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