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

2. Who is Salome?
(a) Florence's new pet.
(b) Christine's dance partner.
(c) Christine's dance character.
(d) Christine's dance teacher.

3. What is Florence's middle name?
(a) Mary.
(b) Adelaide.
(c) Ann.
(d) Violet.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 8, what form of communication do Florence and Mr. Thornton use?
(a) Phone calls.
(b) Messenger.
(c) Letters.
(d) Personal visits.

5. Where is a new bookshop located?
(a) Hardborough.
(b) Saxford Tye.
(c) London.
(d) Axier

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mr. Thornton's response to Florence in Chapter 8, what has prevented him from visiting The Bookshop?

2. What is Florence delivering to the Women's Institute?

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

4. What does Mrs. Gipping offer Florence to drink?

5. In Chapter 8 who does Florence meet at an old estate for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Kattie.

4. How does Florence react to Mr. Thornton's suggestions?

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

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

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

8. At the beginning of Chapter 6, why does Florence feel that it would be in Christine's best interest to quit her job at the shop? Why does Florence not ask her to leave?

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

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

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