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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. Which church does Florence attend?

2. Who has filed a complaint concerning the shop's display window?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 8, what form of communication do Florence and Mr. Thornton use?

4. Who reads Bunty?

5. What trait does Mr. Brundish admire in Florence?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Kattie.

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

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

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

5. Why does Florence offer to help Christine with her studies? Why does Florence decide this is a bad idea?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the presence of the "rapper" throughout the story in the Old House. What is the importance of the poltergeist to the story? Without the spirit's presence, would the story change significantly?

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