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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near what landmark is Florence's college located?
(a) The Albert Hall.
(b) Big Ben.
(c) Trafalgar Square.
(d) The Tower of London.

2. What literary device is employed in the narrator's statement that for Florence, "It was torture to remain in the room with someone who knew her like this" (131)?
(a) Simile.
(b) Understatement.
(c) Irony.
(d) Allusion.

3. What body of water does Chesil Beach border?
(a) The English Channel.
(b) The Thames.
(c) Lake Windermere.
(d) The River Trent.

4. 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.

5. Edward feels that to not get undressed before the consummation of his and Florence's marriage would be what?
(a) Depressing, a bad omen, and fateful.
(b) Unsensual, gross, and impolite.
(c) Foolhardy, risky, and frightening.
(d) Ridiculous, rude, and inexcusable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Florence and Edward's wedding takes place at what location?

2. How is the cellist in Florence's string quartet different from the other quartet members?

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

4. Florence describes Edward as virtually the only man she has ever met who does not engage in what practice?

5. What does Florence notice happens after a girlfriend starts going steady with another student?

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