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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time of day is it when Edward reaches Florence's location at the end of the shingle beach?
(a) Afternoon.
(b) Dusk.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Near midnight.

2. What is NOT one of Florence's favorite actions that the other girls at her hostel take?
(a) They meet every morning for prayers.
(b) They bring blankets and fruit to ill girls.
(c) They celebrate the other girls' birthdays.
(d) They are kind.

3. What does Edward do to the bully who strikes Harold Mather on the street?
(a) He shouts obscenities at him.
(b) He laughs at him.
(c) He pushes him to the ground.
(d) He grabs him by the throat and delivers a hard punch to his face.

4. The narrator names Edward's "one serious unphysical pastime" as what?
(a) Playing the violin.
(b) Playing poker.
(c) Reading.
(d) Listening to music.

5. Even though Florence "fears" (171) Edward as he is coming toward her on the beach, she decides not to run away due to what reason?
(a) She feels that she must bear the brunt of the consequences of her actions.
(b) She is desperate to apologize to Edward.
(c) She thinks Edward has probably already seen her.
(d) She feels that to run away would be too cruel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Edward's single tie?

2. When Florence and Edward are briefly alone during their wedding night dinner, what phrase does Edward whisper "for the hundredth time that day" (14)?

3. What does Florence do as a result of reading the words, "At B attack!" on the Amadeus Quartet's performance notes?

4. What is the name of Florence's younger sister?

5. When Edward takes a step toward Florence while raising his hand, what object is he holding?

(see the answer key)

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