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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. Who proves to be the undoing of Florence's shop?

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

3. Who visits Christine at school?

4. What gift does Christine really want?

5. Who wins the Most Original prize in the contest?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happens immediately after Mr. Brundish leaves The Stead?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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