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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 happens to the complaint filed concerning the display window?

2. How do the other customers react to Christine's knuckle rapping?

3. Who delivers copies of Lolita to Flintmarket station?

4. Which school accepts Christine?

5. What happens during tea at the Old House in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe Kattie.

7. For what reasons does Milo North feel that Florence has not yet placed the novel Lolita in her shop? Are his reasons valid? Support your answer with details.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Describe General Gamart and his role in the story line. Is his character absolutely essential? Why or why not?

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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