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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 father would not attend the ceremony.
(b) They had feared that Edward's mother would forget the purpose of the event entirely.
(c) They had feared that Edward's parents would condescend to Florence's parents.
(d) They had feared that Edward's mother would significantly misbehave.

2. What does the narrator describe as the result of Florence's infrequent episodes of showing affection to her father Geoffrey?
(a) She is given everything she wants for a few weeks.
(b) Her father leaves her alone for a few weeks.
(c) Her mother becomes jealous and mistreats her.
(d) She loathes herself later.

3. Edward's mother Marjorie will not approach him if she sees him holding what object?
(a) A plate of food.
(b) A gun.
(c) His cat.
(d) A book.

4. 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 baseball cap.
(b) Spectacles.
(c) A headband.
(d) Hair curlers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What verb does Florence's mother, Violet, use to describe Florence's violin playing?

2. When writing his dissertation about dynamic people, Edward discovers that even what element of life brings "little happiness" (15)?

3. What is Florence's sole source of information about sex?

4. What is NOT named as an example of Florence's clumsy nature?

5. What image is on the paperback guide that Florence relies upon for information about sex?

(see the answer key)

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