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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. How long has The Bookshop been open in Chapter 5?
2. What brand of coffee is offered to Florence at the cottage?
3. What color dress does Florence order?
4. What item(s) does the new helper sell for the wrong price?
5. What does Mr. Deben say to Florence at the kissing-gate?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Describe Hardborough's citizens. Would they make good neighbors? Are they open to change?
3. At the beginning of Chapter 3, what meal is Florence preparing for herself?
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. Why is Mr. Deben following Florence to the kissing-gate?
7. Why are the books arranged to the front of the shelves?
8. Who wants to prevent Florence from moving into the Old House and opening a shop? Why?
9. Why is Milo North glad that Florence is visiting him?
10. Why are the guests not expressing their true feelings about an arts centre to Mrs. Gamart?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe General Gamart and his role in the story line. Is his character absolutely essential? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Explain how giving Christine a cardigan as a parting gift is indicative of Florence meeting her own needs. What need is Christine fulfilling for herself by asking for money?
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