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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the town people warm up to Florence in Chapter 2?
(a) They realize she is very wealthy.
(b) They realize she is not an intellectual threat.
(c) They realize she is a relative of Mr. Brundish.
(d) They realize she is very intelligent.

2. What is Florence's attitude about attending the social party in Chapter 2?
(a) Florence is more than eager to attend.
(b) Florence does not want to go.
(c) Florence sees the party a chance to meet people.
(d) Florence does not care one way or the other.

3. What is the Oyster Shed?
(a) A storage space.
(b) A bookshop.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A boat dock.

4. How old is the "Old House?"
(a) 100 years.
(b) 1000 years.
(c) 500 years.
(d) 40 years.

5. Which adjectives are used to describe the citizens of Hardborough?
(a) Kind, but stubborn.
(b) Arrogant, but helpful.
(c) Cautious, but interested.
(d) Uneducated, but hard working.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what decade does the story begin?

2. What was Mr. Green's job when his future wife first met him?

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

4. What is the significance of "Muller's in Wigmore?"

5. Where does Milo North work?

(see the answer key)

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