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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT a quality Edward lists among the qualities of Harold Mather's that would have made Harold the perfect victim at Edward's grammar school?
(a) He is short.
(b) He is Jewish.
(c) He is talkative.
(d) He wears thick glasses.

2. What instrument does Florence believe her sister Ruth plays "abysmally" (101)?
(a) The viola.
(b) The piano.
(c) The violin.
(d) The cello.

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

4. What does Edward do with Florence's hand in the movie theater that causes Florence to leap out of her seat?
(a) He places her hand on her own breast.
(b) He plunges her hand between his legs.
(c) He sucks on her finger.
(d) He kisses her palm.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Florence's family members usually helps her with tricky clasps when she is at home?

2. How old is Edward when he marries Florence?

3. What does the narrator describe as the result of Florence's infrequent episodes of showing affection to her father Geoffrey?

4. What is NOT presented as a possible cause of the "sound of several waves breaking in succession" (102)?

5. What kind of beach is Chesil Beach?

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