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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What instrument does Florence believe her sister Ruth plays "abysmally" (101)?
(a) The piano.
(b) The cello.
(c) The violin.
(d) The viola.

2. What object does Florence use to frantically wipe herself off after the calamity of the couple's first sexual experience?
(a) Her dress.
(b) A robe.
(c) A sheet.
(d) A pillow.

3. With whom does Edward lodge during his college years?
(a) His parents.
(b) His fraternity brothers.
(c) His sister.
(d) His aunt.

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

5. What is Edward's IQ?
(a) 144.
(b) 160.
(c) 136.
(d) 135.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Edward stays at Florence's house prior to their marriage, what is the room called where Edward always sleeps?

2. What color are Edward's eyes?

3. Who is the leader of Florence's quartet?

4. How long does Edward say it had taken to repair the damage done by his sexual advance toward Florence in the movie theater?

5. What does the narrator describe as the result of Florence's infrequent episodes of showing affection to her father Geoffrey?

(see the answer key)

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