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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people are said to have attended the same protest in Trafalgar Square that had been attended by both Florence and Edward?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 1,600.
(c) 20,000.
(d) 500.

2. What item does Florence wear when she practices her scales that causes Edward to dream of a future daughter they might have together?
(a) A headband.
(b) Spectacles.
(c) Hair curlers.
(d) A baseball cap.

3. In what month and year does Edward say his last fightfight occurred?
(a) August of 1958.
(b) March of 1965.
(c) January of 1961.
(d) May of 1967.

4. The narrator states that prior to eating with Florence's family, Edward had no experience with any cheese besides what type?
(a) Havarti.
(b) Swiss.
(c) Cheddar.
(d) Gouda.

5. What is NOT one of the possible reasons Edward lists for Florence's decision to marry him, after he has decided that Florence does not really love him?
(a) For the sake of respectability.
(b) To please her parents.
(c) To make herself feel good.
(d) For a marvelous game.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Florence turns around to face Edward on the beach, what reason does she give for evading his touch?

2. Through Florence's eyes, the narrator describes Florence's mother Violet as having arms that are "thin and tense" (171) due to performing which two activities?

3. Edward is described by the narrator as being what kind of tennis player?

4. For how many miles does Chesil Beach stretch along the coast?

5. How old is Edward when he marries Florence?

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