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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason is Florence "an old hand" (3) at traveling?
(a) She used to travel with her mother.
(b) She was in the Peace Corps prior to marrying Edward.
(c) She used to travel with her father.
(d) Her family moved a great deal when she was young.

2. How old is Florence when her father Geoffrey takes her on each of the two boat trips to Carteret?
(a) 8 and 11.
(b) 12 and 13.
(c) 15 and 17.
(d) 5 and 7.

3. To what city does Edward ultimately take the train on the day he meets Florence?
(a) Oxford.
(b) Henley.
(c) London.
(d) Stonor Valley.

4. What is NOT one of Florence's duties in her part-time job at Wigmore Hall?
(a) Making tea for the performers.
(b) Selling tickets.
(c) Opening the door as the artists leave the stage.
(d) Turning pages for the pianists.

5. What kind of music is performed at the venue called the Hundred Club?
(a) Blues.
(b) Classical.
(c) Jazz.
(d) Doo-wop.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Edward when he marries Florence?

2. What emotion horrifies Florence when she detects it within Edward's request for her to keep still?

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

4. What aspect of Florence and Edward's childhoods do they most like to discuss?

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

(see the answer key)

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