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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What college does Florence attend?
(a) Harvard.
(b) University College.
(c) Oxford.
(d) The Royal College of Music.

2. What color is Edward's single tie?
(a) Dark blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Purple.
(d) Sky blue.

3. With what subject does Edward become obsessed during the summer he meets Florence?
(a) Economic recession.
(b) Mozart's death.
(c) Geometry.
(d) Medieval cults.

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

5. What verb does Florence's mother, Violet, use to describe Florence's violin playing?
(a) Screeching.
(b) Moaning.
(c) Singing.
(d) Praying.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Florence and Edward are briefly alone during their wedding night dinner, what phrase does Edward whisper "for the hundredth time that day" (14)?

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

3. What kind of beach is Chesil Beach?

4. Florence describes Edward as virtually the only man she has ever met who does not engage in what practice?

5. When Edward wonders whether he should find a proper job instead of pursuing his writing, what job does he imagine taking?

(see the answer key)

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