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

2. Who calls Florence about Christine's future at the bookshop?
(a) Mr. Thornton.
(b) The school authorities.
(c) Mrs. Gamart.
(d) Mrs. Gipping.

3. According to Florence, whom should Milo marry?
(a) Christine.
(b) Mrs. Gipping's sister.
(c) Kattie.
(d) Katherine.

4. What does Florence sell to repay the loan?
(a) Her gold clasp.
(b) Her heirloom jewelry.
(c) Her copy of Lolita.
(d) Her remaining stock.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what exam does Christine receive results in Chapter 9?

3. After Florence leaves Mrs. Gipping, who is the first customer of the day at The Bookshop?

4. What is the center of the discussion at tea with Mr. Brundish?

5. What gift does Christine really want?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe the Old House Bookshop's atmosphere at the beginning of Chapter 7.

9. Does Florence feel relief when the Old Shop is first requisitioned? Give supporting details.

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

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