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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 quickly happens to the lending library?

2. All EXCEPT which of the following is listed as being the town's lonely?

3. Where does Milo North work?

4. What does Mr. Deben say to Florence at the kissing-gate?

5. Who wants to use the Old House as an arts center?

Short Essay Questions

1. What statement does Mr. Keble make that is an insult to Florence Green's intelligence? How does she react?

2. Names are sometimes symbolic. How is Hardborough, the town's name, used as a symbol?

3. Why does Mr. Gill elaborate about his connection to Violet Gamart in his letter to Florence?

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. Why is Ivy Welford distraught when she looks over the shop's ledger at the end of Chapter 5?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how Milo North has been Florence's adversary from the beginning of the story. Have his actions been purposefully directed at Florence, or are they simply by-products of his toxic personality?

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

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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