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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who flatters Florence at the society party?
(a) Mrs. Gamart.
(b) Milo North.
(c) The banker.
(d) Mr. Raven.

2. Who is working at the Old House at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) A gardener.
(b) An electrician.
(c) A plumber.
(d) A roofer.

3. In what decade does the story begin?
(a) 1970s.
(b) 1980s.
(c) 1950s.
(d) 1940s.

4. In Chapter 1, what situation is causing Florence concern?
(a) Accepting a job.
(b) Using inheritance money.
(c) Opening a restaurant.
(d) Returning to school.

5. At the end of Chapter 3, which of the following describes Florence's attitude towards the Old House?
(a) She is resolved to remain at the Old House.
(b) She is frightened and regrets the purchase.
(c) She is selling the property as soon as possible.
(d) She realizes that it is not suitable for her bookshop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Florence hire Christine?

2. What alerts Florence to a storm?

3. At the end of Chapter 3, what events take place?

4. At the beginning of the story, what does Hardborough lack?

5. Who has assumed that Florence will not be staying at the Old House?

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