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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator states that if Edward were to believe that Florence were "terrified of him" (119), then what would happen?
(a) He would know what to do.
(b) He would be unable to act.
(c) He would be able to be more open.
(d) Then she would have to explain.

2. What does the narrator name as Edward's main activity during the weekends in his college years?
(a) Studying.
(b) Playing football.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Playing poker.

3. What is Florence wearing when Edward sees her for the first time?
(a) A blue pantsuit.
(b) A purple muslin dress.
(c) A floppy hat.
(d) A white cotton dress.

4. With what subject does Edward become obsessed during the summer he meets Florence?
(a) Geometry.
(b) Economic recession.
(c) Mozart's death.
(d) Medieval cults.

5. When Edward first touches Florence's inner thigh, he finds it to be "surprisingly" (109) what?
(a) Hot.
(b) Cool.
(c) Plump.
(d) Smooth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Edward mistakes the inner turmoil causing Florence's leg muscle spasm for what other emotion?

2. What does Edward do to the bully who strikes Harold Mather on the street?

3. What item of Harold Mather's gets broken when he is bullied by a passerby in Soho?

4. How old is Florence when her father Geoffrey takes her on each of the two boat trips to Carteret?

5. Violet tells Edward that nuclear war is the modern equivalent of what?

(see the answer key)

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