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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 constantly reminds Christine of her failure?

2. After church Florence stops by Mrs. Gipping's house. What is Mrs. Gipping doing?

3. Who calls Florence about Christine's future at the bookshop?

4. Why happens to the Education Authority's complaint concerning Christine's job?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is it ironic that Deben's former wet fish shop will be the home for the new public library?

6. Describe Kattie.

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

8. What happens on a the first really cold evening of September? How does this affect the relationship between Florence and Christine?

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

10. What is Florence's main priority after the chaos with Mrs. Gamart?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain how Milo North has been Florence's adversary from the beginning of the story. Have his actions been purposefully directed at Florence, or are they simply by-products of his toxic personality?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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