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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal is being cared for in Chapter 1?

2. What alerts Florence to a storm?

3. Which two people must Florence's new employee satisfy?

4. Who is Kattie?

5. Which book causes a stir among the women?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 3, what meal is Florence preparing for herself?

2. What happens during "ten minutes on a Tuesday morning the the end of March?"

3. Why are the books arranged to the front of the shelves?

4. Why is the current book mobile not acceptable to avid readers?

5. Why is Mr. Gill's letter, in a sense, threatening to Florence?

6. What does Florence realize at the beginning of Chapter 5?

7. How does Mrs. Gamart try to persuade Florence to rethink her decision to establish the shop?

8. At the gathering, Is Lord Gosfield vocal about his support for Violet Gamart? Give appropriate details to support your answer.

9. Why is Milo North glad that Florence is visiting him?

10. Why is Florence not hosting a grand opening for The Old House Bookshop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how giving Christine a cardigan as a parting gift is indicative of Florence meeting her own needs. What need is Christine fulfilling for herself by asking for money?

Essay Topic 2

Mr. Brundish and Violet Gamart are both influential citizens of Hardborough. Compare and contrast these two characters. Be sure to include their personal backgrounds, character traits, and ultimate influence in the discussion.

Essay Topic 3

As Florence prepares to open the bookshop is it doomed to fail? Why or why not? What does Florence overlook throughout her entire business experience?

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