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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first sentence does NOT describe the narrative's main couple by using which description?
(a) Educated.
(b) Young.
(c) Rich.
(d) Virginal.

2. How old is Edward when he marries Florence?
(a) 22.
(b) 24.
(c) 28.
(d) 26.

3. 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) Her mother becomes jealous and mistreats her.
(c) She loathes herself later.
(d) She is given everything she wants for a few weeks.

4. Which department at Edward's college is rumored to be excitingly progressive?
(a) Sociology.
(b) English.
(c) History.
(d) Mathematics.

5. What vague intention does Edward have when he arrives at the train station on the day he meets Florence?
(a) To visit friends in London.
(b) To visit friends in Shrewesbury.
(c) To visit Big Ben.
(d) To visit his grandmother in London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What body of water does Chesil Beach border?

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

3. What item does Edward always keep in his jacket pocket?

4. To what city does Edward ultimately take the train on the day he meets Florence?

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

(see the answer key)

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