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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) A baseball cap.
(c) Hair curlers.
(d) Spectacles.

2. The narrator names Edward's "one serious unphysical pastime" as what?
(a) Playing poker.
(b) Reading.
(c) Playing the violin.
(d) Listening to music.

3. In what year do Florence and Edward both go off to college?
(a) 1958.
(b) 1951.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1968.

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

5. Florence and Edward's wedding takes place at what location?
(a) St. James's Cathedral.
(b) St. Mary's Cathedral.
(c) Piccadilly Square.
(d) Hyde Park.

Short Answer Questions

1. Edward's mother Marjorie will not approach him if she sees him holding what object?

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

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

4. Near what landmark is Florence's college located?

5. The narrator states that when Edward first sees Florence, the lighting makes her face resemble a what?

(see the answer key)

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