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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 picture is depicted on the tea tray which Florence uses in Chapter 5?
(a) A London restaurant.
(b) The coronation of Queen Elizabeth.
(c) Tower of Big Ben.
(d) Two old fishermen.

2. Who does Mrs. Green ask to give a review of Lolita?
(a) Mr. Brundish.
(b) Mr. North.
(c) Mrs. Gamart.
(d) Mr. Keble.

3. What happens to the complaint filed concerning the display window?
(a) It is ruled unconstitutional.
(b) It is dropped.
(c) It is ammended.
(d) It goes to court.

4. Who is a friend of the investor in the new book shop?
(a) Mr. Brundish.
(b) Florence Green.
(c) Mrs. Gipping.
(d) Violet Gamart.

5. What is the brand name of the paraffin heater?
(a) Oxford.
(b) Bunsen.
(c) Trueheat.
(d) Nevercold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Florence's solicitor?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 7, who visits the Old House Bookshop?

3. Who has invested in the new book shop?

4. Who has brought artwork to the shop?

5. Where is a new bookshop located?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mrs. Gipping's main concern over Christine's eleven-plus exam results?

2. How does Florence treat Mrs. Gamart during her visit?

3. What happens immediately after Mr. Brundish leaves The Stead?

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

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

6. For what reasons does Milo North feel that Florence has not yet placed the novel Lolita in her shop? Are his reasons valid? Support your answer with details.

7. What transpires between Mr. Brundish and Violet Gamart during his visit?

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

9. Besides offering to help Christine with her exam, how does Florence show concern for Christine in this chapter?

10. What is Florence's main priority after the chaos with Mrs. Gamart?

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