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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What transportation does Florence take to Liverpool Street?

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

3. Who falls over in the street and dies?

4. What constantly reminds Christine of her failure?

5. After Florence leaves Mrs. Gipping, who is the first customer of the day at The Bookshop?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Florence offer to help Christine with her studies? Why does Florence decide this is a bad idea?

6. What bit of information about the shop does Milo divulge to Christine? How might Christine truly feel about this news?

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

8. What are Florence's feelings as she boards the bus?

9. Describe Mrs. Gamart's visit to the library in late October.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Gamart counts on several alliances to do her bidding against Florence. Who are the people, and what is the role that each one plays? What motivates their loyalty to Mrs. Gamart?

Essay Topic 2

Stereotyping is a motif in The Bookshop. Discuss at least two instances where stereotyping appears. Who does it affect? How does the stereotyping in that part of the story drive the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the presence of the "rapper" throughout the story in the Old House. What is the importance of the poltergeist to the story? Without the spirit's presence, would the story change significantly?

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