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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 to Liverpool Street?

2. What is Florence's middle name?

3. What happens to the complaint filed concerning the display window?

4. At the end of the story, what is not wanted in Hardborough?

5. Who does Mr. Brundish visit at The Stead?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it appropriate that the fields are underwater as Florence leaves Hardborough?

2. Describe Kattie.

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

4. What transpires between Mr. Brundish and Violet Gamart during his visit?

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

6. Besides offering to help Christine with her exam, how does Florence show concern for Christine in this chapter?

7. How does Florence show Christine that she is still a valuable helper?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of the story, Florence is trusting of the good in people. Using at least three examples, explore how her misplaced trust has been the undoing of her dream.

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

Mr. Raven befriends Florence Green throughout the story.

1) Discuss specific events in the story that demonstrate his role as Florence's friend.

2) Do conversations between Florence and Raven affect her actions? Support with details.

3) Is Raven sometimes meddlesome in Florence's affairs? Support with details.

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