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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Milo North carrying under his arm when he visits the Old House in Chapter 5?
(a) A book.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) An umbrella.
(d) A walking cane.

2. Which book does Milo purchase for Kattie at the shop?
(a) Lolita.
(b) How To Plant an English Garden.
(c) Bible Lands.
(d) The Once and Future King.

3. Where does Hardborough's upper class go for cultural events?
(a) Suffolk.
(b) London.
(c) Nearby towns.
(d) Paris.

4. Which book causes a stir among the women?
(a) Napoleon and Josephine.
(b) Life of Queen Mary.
(c) The Book of Etiquette.
(d) Better Homes Recipes.

5. Who strengthens Florence resolve to buy the Old House?
(a) Milo North.
(b) Mr. Keble.
(c) The marshman.
(d) The rapper.

6. Who is crying in the schoolyard?
(a) Violet Gamart.
(b) Kattie Brundish.
(c) Christine Gipping.
(d) Melody Gipping.

7. Who believes that Mrs. Green has the "ability to chance some 'unlikely' things"?
(a) The banker.
(b) The marshman.
(c) Mrs. Garmet
(d) Her Husband.

8. Who does Florence visit after learning about Mrs. Gamart's intentions?
(a) Mr. Raven.
(b) Violet Gamart.
(c) Mr. Keble.
(d) Milo North.

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

10. Why has Florence been invited to the society party?
(a) She is liked by everyone.
(b) She has plans for the bookshop.
(c) She is a dear friend of the host.
(d) She can help Mrs. Gamart's cultural center.

11. Who is Wally?
(a) A customer.
(b) A boy scout.
(c) A book salesman.
(d) A neighbor.

12. At the beginning of Chapter 5, who is upset about another business opening nearby his own establishment?
(a) The bank manager.
(b) Milo North.
(c) General Gamart.
(d) The fishmonger.

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

14. Who does Mrs. Green assist on her way home in Chapter 1?
(a) Mrs. Garmet.
(b) Mr. Raven.
(c) Kattie.
(d) Mr. Garmet.

15. Who visits the bookstore the day before its opening?
(a) Vivian Gamart.
(b) Milo North.
(c) Mr. Raven.
(d) Mr. Keble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lesson does nature teach Mrs. Green?

2. What adjective describes the society party's guests?

3. How could the business traffic at The Bookshop be described?

4. Who wants to use the Old House as an arts center?

5. What quickly happens to the lending library?

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