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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. According to Florence's calculations what is her current bank balance in pounds at the end of Chapter 6?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 7, who visits the Old House Bookshop?

3. What does Florence sell to repay the loan?

4. Who inspects the Old House?

5. All EXCEPT who of the following is hostile towards Florence?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the passage of the Private Members Bill affect Florence?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Violet Gamart visits the Old House six months after it is opened for business.What are the possible reasons for her waiting so long to stop by? How might these reasons advance her plans to have the Old House closed?

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