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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what did Ms. Hanff learn while at dinner with Nora and her daughter?
(a) Life in England.
(b) English history.
(c) More about the wife and daughter of her pen pal.
(d) Places to visit.

2. That night Ena arrived with what for Ms. Hanff's cold?
(a) A letter.
(b) Some home remedies.
(c) A souvenir.
(d) A book.

3. Afterward, she went across the street to get some cold medicine and supplies only to discover what?
(a) They did not sell cold medicine.
(b) They were out of all the cold medication.
(c) The store was closed.
(d) A bulletin board covered in questionable advertisements.

4. On Tuesday, June 29, Ms. Hanff decided to take it easy. Why?
(a) To nurse a cold she caught.
(b) She was tired.
(c) It was raining.
(d) Everyone else had plans.

5. Ms. Hanff was embarrassed when?
(a) Mr. Buckley seemed unhappy with the idea of her wearing pants, something she does routinely.
(b) Mr. Buckley told her to change her clothes.
(c) Mr. Buckley seemed excited to see her.
(d) Mr. Buckley did not show up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Nora and Sheila Doel?

2. Ms. Hanff got a call from a fan who invited her to visit ___________. Ms. Hanff agreed because she wanted to see the college that John Donne, John Henry Newmann, and Arthur Quiller-Couch had attended, three writers whom Ms. Hanff credits with teaching her a great deal about writing.

3. Afterward, they saw what play?

4. Of what was Ms. Hanff afraid?

5. Ms. Hanff drove where with The Colonel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What took place the evening of Wednesday, June 30?

2. Where did Pat Buckley take Ms. Hanff that had a connection to Shakespeare? What did Ms. Hanff think of this?

3. What did Ms. Hanff do early on Wednesday, June 30?

4. What did Ms. Hanff and Mr. Buckley do first when they drove to Windsor?

5. Why is Ms. Hanff so interested in London?

6. What happened at Broadcasting House?

7. Who meets Ms. Hanff at the airport?

8. Why is Ms. Hanff's book called "84, Charring Cross Road?"

9. Why is Eton important?

10. Why is Ms. Hanff nervous?

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