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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 is the Oyster Shed?

2. At the end of Chapter 3, what events take place?

3. Who does Florence see when she is on break?

4. What is Florence's attitude about attending the social party in Chapter 2?

5. How old is the "Old House?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Who wants to prevent Florence from moving into the Old House and opening a shop? Why?

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

3. How does Florence intend to use the oyster shed? Why is this an unwise decision?

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

5. Describe Florence Green's self image.

6. 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?

7. Why is Mr. Deben following Florence to the kissing-gate?

8. Describe Hardborough's citizens. Would they make good neighbors? Are they open to change?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Christine Gipping and Florence have tea at the shop on a cold September afternoon, Florence begins to feel differently about the child. What are Florence's feelings towards the ten year old previous to the tea? What are her feelings thereafter? For what reason(s) has Florence changed her feelings?

Essay Topic 2

Mrs. Gamart counts on several alliances to do her bidding against Florence. Who are the people, and what is the role that each one plays? What motivates their loyalty to Mrs. Gamart?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 1, after seeing the heron and the eel struggle, Florence Green makes a mental note that both of the creatures seemed as if they had "taken on too much." Compare or contrast her observation with the reality of her experience in the Old House.

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