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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long does Edward abstain from masturbation before his wedding?
(a) Over a fortnight.
(b) Over a day.
(c) Over a month.
(d) Over a week.

2. When Edward plans to write a series of short biographies, whom does he choose as his first subject?
(a) Sir Robert Carey.
(b) Marie Antoinette.
(c) Genghis Khan.
(d) Attila the Hun.

3. What is the name of Florence's younger sister?
(a) Hailey.
(b) Emily.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Christiana.

4. When writing his dissertation about dynamic people, Edward discovers that even what element of life brings "little happiness" (15)?
(a) Sex.
(b) Philanthropy.
(c) Money.
(d) Success.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Edward when he marries Florence?

2. At what sport had Florence been adept in "her school sports days" (17)?

3. What is Florence's nervous habit?

4. How old is Florence when her father Geoffrey takes her on each of the two boat trips to Carteret?

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

(see the answer key)

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