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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 transportation does Florence take into Flintmarket at the end of the story?

2. Who does Christine rap on the knuckles with a ruler?

3. Who is a judge for the costume contest?

4. In which month does Florence receive the invitation for tea at Mr. Brundish's house?

5. How many books does Florence take with her from the shop?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why are Florence and Mr. Thornton communicating by letters in Chapter 8?

3. How does Florence react to Mr. Thornton's suggestions?

4. In Chapter 9, Christine receives news about her eleven-plus exam. Is she surprised by the results? Give details to support your answer.

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

6. What is Mrs. Gipping's main concern over Christine's eleven-plus exam results?

7. How is Florence being affected by Christine? How is Florence affecting Christine?

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

9. How does Christine embarrass Mrs. Gamart? Why is Christine upset?

10. Does Florence feel relief when the Old Shop is first requisitioned? Give supporting details.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Gamart counts on several alliances to do her bidding against Florence. Who are the people, and what is the role that each one plays? What motivates their loyalty to Mrs. Gamart?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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