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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. What picture is depicted on the tea tray which Florence uses in Chapter 5?
(a) Tower of Big Ben.
(b) The coronation of Queen Elizabeth.
(c) A London restaurant.
(d) Two old fishermen.

2. What gift does Christine really want?
(a) Bunties.
(b) Charm bracelet.
(c) Lolita.
(d) Money.

3. Who houses the artwork that is taken from the Old House Bookshop?
(a) Rhoda's dressmakers.
(b) The community theater.
(c) The town hall.
(d) St. Edumund's.

4. Who is a judge for the costume contest?
(a) Mr. Brundish.
(b) Mrs. Gamart.
(c) Milo North.
(d) Mrs. Gipping.

5. What offense makes Christine use a ruler on the patron?
(a) For picking up books ordered by others.
(b) For opening the cash drawer.
(c) For stepping behind the desk.
(d) For talking loudly in the shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which month does Florence receive the invitation for tea at Mr. Brundish's house?

2. Who falls over in the street and dies?

3. Who will be applying for a job at the new shop?

4. According to Mr. Brundish, who is a very powerful citizen of Hardborough?

5. At the end of the story, what is not wanted in Hardborough?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Florence show Christine that she is still a valuable helper?

3. What is Mrs. Gipping's main concern over Christine's eleven-plus exam results?

4. How is Florence being affected by Christine? How is Florence affecting Christine?

5. Describe the Old House Bookshop's atmosphere at the beginning of Chapter 7.

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

7. Why is it ironic that Deben's former wet fish shop will be the home for the new public library?

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

9. Why are Florence and Mr. Thornton communicating by letters in Chapter 8?

10. Describe Kattie.

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