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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. Who has invested in the new book shop?

2. Which two people have given suggestions to Florence about inventory at The Bookshop?

3. What is Florence delivering to the Women's Institute?

4. Who walks in while the temporary help is reading?

5. All EXCEPT who of the following is hostile towards Florence?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the real reason that Christine would rather have money from Florence as a parting gift rather than a cardigan?

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

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

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

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

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

9. At the beginning of Chapter 6, why does Florence feel that it would be in Christine's best interest to quit her job at the shop? Why does Florence not ask her to leave?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A main theme in The Book Shop is change. Which character changes most throughout the story? Which character changes least? Give specific details.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Violet Gamart's role as an antagonist in the story. Contrast her actions and motives with those of the protagonist.

Essay Topic 3

As Florence prepares to open the bookshop is it doomed to fail? Why or why not? What does Florence overlook throughout her entire business experience?

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