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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. Why does General Gamart visit the shop?
(a) To say, "a good man gone."
(b) To purchase Lolita.
(c) To apologize for Mrs. Gamart.
(d) To offer support to Florence.

2. Who reads Bunty?
(a) Ivy Welford.
(b) Milo North.
(c) The Sea Scouts.
(d) Christine.

3. What is Florence's middle name?
(a) Violet.
(b) Adelaide.
(c) Mary.
(d) Ann.

4. Which school accepts Christine?
(a) The Technical school.
(b) The Primary school.
(c) The Academic school.
(d) The Grammar school.

5. What happens during tea at the Old House in Chapter 5?
(a) A storm starts to howl.
(b) The lights go out.
(c) Kattie knocks on the door.
(d) The rapper stirs up a ruckus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who has brought artwork to the shop?

3. According to Mr. Thornton's response to Florence in Chapter 8, what has prevented him from visiting The Bookshop?

4. Where is a new bookshop located?

5. How much profit does Florence make during the first week of December from Lolita?

Short Essay Questions

1. At what particular times during the year does Milo think that Mrs Gamart wants him to manage any new arts centre?

2. In Chapter 9, Christine receives news about her eleven-plus exam. Is she surprised by the results? Give details to support your answer.

3. How did Milo betray Florence when she went to pick up new orders in Flintmarket?

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

5. What happens immediately after Mr. Brundish leaves The Stead?

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

7. Why is it appropriate that the fields are underwater as Florence leaves Hardborough?

8. How does Florence react to Mr. Thornton's suggestions?

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

10. What is Florence's main priority after the chaos with Mrs. Gamart?

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