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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what area is Edward's childhood home located?
(a) Nottingham Terrace.
(b) South London.
(c) Cherwell Heights.
(d) Chiltern Hills.

2. Whenever Edward gets a point in the tennis matches against Geoffrey, Geoffrey mutters a lecture that Edward thinks involves what?
(a) Threats of violence against Violet.
(b) Threats of violence against Edward.
(c) Threats of violence against God.
(d) Threats of violence against himself.

3. What is the name of Florence's string quartet?
(a) The Eldridge Quartet.
(b) The Elsinore Quartet.
(c) The Ennismore Quartet.
(d) The Ellingham Quartet.

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

5. To what city does Edward ultimately take the train on the day he meets Florence?
(a) London.
(b) Henley.
(c) Stonor Valley.
(d) Oxford.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT listed as a feature of Florence's childhood home?

2. For what reason does Florence say she is unable to talk to her sister about her marital questions?

3. Florence likens her one moment of stirring sensual passion to what historical event?

4. What reason does the narrator give for both Florence and Edward's lack of hunger on the night after their wedding?

5. A symphony by which composer is playing on the stereophonic record player the first time Edward tells Florence that he loves her?

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