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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 legislation does the House of Lords amend?
(a) The Wage Law.
(b) The Private Bill.
(c) The Education Act.
(d) The City Code.

2. What does Milo North predict for The Bookshop?
(a) It will win Mrs. Gamart's favor.
(b) It will prosper.
(c) It will be remodeled.
(d) It will soon close.

3. How many books does Florence take with her from the shop?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) None.
(d) Five.

4. At the end of the story, what is not wanted in Hardborough?
(a) An art museum.
(b) A new city council.
(c) A new restaurant.
(d) A bookshop.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Florence's final word to Mr. Thornton?

3. Who accepts a promotion?

4. In which month does Florence receive the invitation for tea at Mr. Brundish's house?

5. Who does Christine rap on the knuckles with a ruler?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Kattie.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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