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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 happens to the complaint filed concerning the display window?
(a) It is ruled unconstitutional.
(b) It is dropped.
(c) It is ammended.
(d) It goes to court.

2. Who does Christine rap on the knuckles with a ruler?
(a) Mr. Raven.
(b) Mrs. Gamart.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her younger sister.

3. What transportation does Florence take into Flintmarket at the end of the story?
(a) Mr. Raven's automobile.
(b) The train.
(c) Mrs. Gamart's limousine.
(d) The bus.

4. How much profit does Florence make during the first week of December from Lolita?
(a) 500 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 82 pounds.
(d) 50 pounds.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. All EXCEPT who of the following is hostile towards Florence?

3. Who wins the Most Original prize in the contest?

4. Who accepts a promotion?

5. Who does Florence miss at the Old House?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why are Florence and Mr. Thornton communicating by letters in Chapter 8?

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

4. At the beginning of Chapter 10, Mr. Brundish visits Violet Gamart. How does the reader know that this visit is extremely important to him?

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

6. How does Florence treat Mrs. Gamart during her visit?

7. 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.

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

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

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

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