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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. Why does General Gamart visit the shop?

2. What does Mrs. Gipping offer Florence to drink?

3. Which church does Florence attend?

4. Who delivers an invitation to Florence for tea at Mr. Brundish's house?

5. What trait does Mr. Brundish admire in Florence?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the real reason that Christine would rather have money from Florence as a parting gift rather than a cardigan?

2. How did Milo betray Florence when she went to pick up new orders in Flintmarket?

3. Describe the Old House Bookshop's atmosphere at the beginning of Chapter 7.

4. List three suggestions that Mr. Thornton gives Florence.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 10, Mr. Brundish visits Violet Gamart. How does the reader know that this visit is extremely important to him?

6. How does Florence treat Mrs. Gamart during her visit?

7. What bit of information about the shop does Milo divulge to Christine? How might Christine truly feel about this news?

8. What are Florence's feelings as she boards the bus?

9. Why does Florence offer to help Christine with her studies? Why does Florence decide this is a bad idea?

10. At what particular times during the year does Milo think that Mrs Gamart wants him to manage any new arts centre?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe General Gamart and his role in the story line. Is his character absolutely essential? Why or why not?

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