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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. Who does Mr. Raven mention in Chapter 4 to Florence as a possible shop helper?

2. Who is crying in the schoolyard?

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

4. Why does Florence hire Christine?

5. At the beginning of the story, what does Hardborough lack?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is this meal appropriate for a resident of Hardborough?

2. Describe Florence Green's self image.

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

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

5. How does Hardborough's geographical location contribute to its citizens' views?

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

7. Who is Ivy Welford? How does she interact with Florence?

8. Why are the guests not expressing their true feelings about an arts centre to Mrs. Gamart?

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

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

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

Explain Violet Gamart's role as an antagonist in the story. Contrast her actions and motives with those of the protagonist.

Essay Topic 3

From the beginning of the story, isolation is presented as a possible theme. Using specific examples from the book, tell how isolation has played a role in the outcome of Florence's business venture.

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