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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. Where does Hardborough's upper class go for cultural events?
2. What was Mr. Green's job when his future wife first met him?
3. Where does the society party take place?
4. What brand of coffee is offered to Florence at the cottage?
5. Who does Mrs. Green encounter on the way home from the bank?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Florence Green's self image.
2. Florence Green is facing a major decision about using her inheritance to open the bookshop. What factors must she consider before she decides the action she should take?
3. Why is Florence not hosting a grand opening for The Old House Bookshop?
4. The heron and the eel are in a struggle for survival in mid-air. How does this struggle relate to Florence Green's inner conflict?
5. What happens during "ten minutes on a Tuesday morning the the end of March?"
6. According to Ivy Welford, what is the purpose of a business ledger? What effect does Ivy's comment have on Florence?
7. Why is this meal appropriate for a resident of Hardborough?
8. Who is Ivy Welford? How does she interact with Florence?
9. Why does Mr. Gill elaborate about his connection to Violet Gamart in his letter to Florence?
10. What does Florence realize at the beginning of Chapter 5?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Violet Gamart visits the Old House six months after it is opened for business.What are the possible reasons for her waiting so long to stop by? How might these reasons advance her plans to have the Old House closed?
Essay Topic 2
Explain Violet Gamart's role as an antagonist in the story. Contrast her actions and motives with those of the protagonist.
Essay Topic 3
Milo North is a complex character in the novel. Compare/contrast Mr. North's self-image and his public image. In your opinion, which image is more befitting?
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