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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Edward thinks about the short biographies he wants to write, which publisher does he imagine publishing his works?
(a) Harcourt Mifflin.
(b) Penguin Books.
(c) Doubleday.
(d) Little, Brown, and Company.

2. A musical phrase by what composer repeats in Florence's head over and over as she approaches the bed with Edward?
(a) Mozart.
(b) Brahms.
(c) Bach.
(d) Beethoven.

3. What is NOT named as an example of Florence's clumsy nature?
(a) Bumping her head.
(b) Stubbing her toe.
(c) Knocking things over.
(d) Falling down stairs.

4. What item does Edward always keep in his jacket pocket?
(a) A paperback book.
(b) A letter opener.
(c) A handkerchief.
(d) A bottle opener.

5. When Florence whispers her feeling to Edward, she thinks that her words hiss "in her mouth like those of a" (103) what?
(a) A stage villain.
(b) A carnival barker.
(c) Spurned lover.
(d) A puff adder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What article of clothing does Edward snatch from a chair as he rushes out to find Florence on the beach?

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

3. Which musician's records does Edward try to make Florence love without success?

4. What is the name of Florence's younger sister?

5. Edward is said to have accepted Geoffrey's job offer more out of what emotion than of any "real interest" (141)?

(see the answer key)

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