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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 offense makes Christine use a ruler on the patron?
(a) For stepping behind the desk.
(b) For talking loudly in the shop.
(c) For opening the cash drawer.
(d) For picking up books ordered by others.

2. Who wins the Most Original prize in the contest?
(a) Kattie.
(b) Violet.
(c) Christine.
(d) Florence.

3. Who has invested in the new book shop?
(a) Violet Gamart.
(b) Lord Gosfield.
(c) Mr. Raven.
(d) Mr. Brundish.

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

5. Who is a judge for the costume contest?
(a) Mrs. Gamart.
(b) Mrs. Gipping.
(c) Mr. Brundish.
(d) Milo North.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Florence's middle name?

3. Which customer receives the only discount given by The Bookshop?

4. Who has filed a complaint concerning the shop's display window?

5. What does Milo North predict for The Bookshop?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

5. Describe Mrs. Gamart's visit to the library in late October.

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

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

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

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

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

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