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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what sport had Florence been adept in "her school sports days" (17)?
(a) Shot put.
(b) Hurdles.
(c) Javelin.
(d) Discus.

2. What is the name of Florence's younger sister?
(a) Hailey.
(b) Christiana.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Emily.

3. The narrator reveals that Florence and Edward "regarded themselves as too" what "to believe in destiny" (45)?
(a) Religious.
(b) Sophisticated.
(c) Philosophical.
(d) Smart.

4. What had NOT been on the list of Edward and Florence's fears in regard to their parents' behavior at the wedding?
(a) They had feared that Edward's mother would significantly misbehave.
(b) They had feared that Edward's parents would condescend to Florence's parents.
(c) They had feared that Edward's mother would forget the purpose of the event entirely.
(d) They had feared that Edward's father would not attend the ceremony.

5. What is Florence's sole source of information about sex?
(a) A paperback guide for new brides.
(b) Nature television programs.
(c) Her mother's three-minute talk.
(d) A single day's lesson in health class.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Edward always keep in his jacket pocket?

2. What is the name of Florence's father Geoffrey's boat?

3. In what area is Edward's childhood home located?

4. What word brings to Florence's mind "nothing but pain, flesh parted before a knife" (8)?

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

(see the answer key)

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