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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what location is Edward when he writes a formal letter to Florence's parents declaring his intention to marry their daughter?
(a) At his fraternity house.
(b) At Oxford.
(c) At Florence's home.
(d) At the beach.

2. What is Florence's IQ?
(a) 136.
(b) 152.
(c) 144.
(d) 160.

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

4. What is Florence's nervous habit?
(a) She crosses and recrosses her legs.
(b) She blinks rapidly.
(c) She cracks her knuckles.
(d) She raises her hand to her forehead to sweep away an imaginary hair.

5. For what reason does Florence say she is unable to talk to her sister about her marital questions?
(a) Her sister will tell their mother everything that is said.
(b) Her sister is too young.
(c) Her sister has her own marital issues.
(d) Her sister is too old.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After spending another hour by himself on the beach, Edward comes back to the hotel room to find that what event has taken place?

3. What is NOT listed among the actions Geoffrey takes that show he is never truly relaxed?

4. According to Edward's father, Edward's early childhood "had been marked by" (112) what?

5. What previously-created plan does Florence propose to Edward after their brief moment of communion during their argument on the beach?

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