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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 Florence receive the invitation for tea at Mr. Brundish's house?
(a) The Oyster Hut.
(b) The bookshop.
(c) The lending library.
(d) The grocery store.

2. What is the name of the fancy dress costume?
(a) Meet and Greet 1959.
(b) It's a New Year!
(c) Welcome 1960.
(d) Good-bye 1959.

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

4. Who has written an article that views Lolita as a masterpiece?
(a) William Blake.
(b) Graham Greene.
(c) Ivy Welford.
(d) James Waterford.

5. What is submerged in water as Florence leaves Hardborough?
(a) The Gamart's mansion.
(b) The fields.
(c) The Art Center.
(d) The Old House.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why happens to the Education Authority's complaint concerning Christine's job?

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

3. Why does General Gamart visit the shop?

4. According to Mr. Brundish, who is a very powerful citizen of Hardborough?

5. Who calls Florence about Christine's future at the bookshop?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Milo betray Florence when she went to pick up new orders in Flintmarket?

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

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

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. Why is it ironic that Deben's former wet fish shop will be the home for the new public library?

8. Describe Kattie.

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

10. What are Florence's feelings as she boards the bus?

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