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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 Milo North carrying under his arm when he visits the Old House in Chapter 5?
2. Who flatters Florence at the society party?
3. At the beginning of the story, what does Hardborough lack?
4. Who visits the bookstore the day before its opening?
5. Who has not yet visited the shop according to Milo North?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Ivy Welford? How does she interact with Florence?
2. 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?
3. Why does Mr. Gill elaborate about his connection to Violet Gamart in his letter to Florence?
4. How does Mrs. Gamart try to persuade Florence to rethink her decision to establish the shop?
5. At the gathering, Is Lord Gosfield vocal about his support for Violet Gamart? Give appropriate details to support your answer.
6. 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?
7. What does Florence realize at the beginning of Chapter 5?
8. Does Christine take her new job as book shop helper seriously? Give appropriate examples to support your answer.
9. Why is Ivy Welford distraught when she looks over the shop's ledger at the end of Chapter 5?
10. How does Florence intend to use the oyster shed? Why is this an unwise decision?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Mr. Brundish falls dead in the street after his visit to Mrs. Gamart. Does his death foreshadow the fate of the Old House? What analogy can be drawn from his death, the death of the Old House, and the death of Hardborough.
Essay Topic 2
A main theme in The Book Shop is change. Which character changes most throughout the story? Which character changes least? Give specific details.
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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