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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what location is Edward when he writes a formal letter to Florence's parents declaring his intention to marry their daughter?
(a) At the beach.
(b) At Oxford.
(c) At Florence's home.
(d) At his fraternity house.

3. What is NOT one of the jobs Edward volunteers to do for Violet's family during the summer of 1961?
(a) Cleaning their swimming pool.
(b) Splitting cords of firewood.
(c) Driving loads of junk to the dump.
(d) Chauffeuring Violet around.

4. What is NOT listed among the outdated beliefs about masturbation when the narrator is explaining Edward's feelings about engaging in the practice?
(a) Masturbation causes hair to grow on one's palms.
(b) Masturbation is detectable due to the appearance of the person engaging in it.
(c) Masturbation causes blindness.
(d) Masturbation is sinful.

5. When Edward calls Florence a "bitch" (180), the word feels to her like what object?
(a) A splash of cold water.
(b) A horse-tail whip.
(c) A pie in the face.
(d) A starburst in the night sky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which composer is NOT listed among Florence's favorites?

2. The narrator names Edward's "one serious unphysical pastime" as what?

3. How is the cellist in Florence's string quartet different from the other quartet members?

4. What time of day is it when Edward reaches Florence's location at the end of the shingle beach?

5. Edward feels that to not get undressed before the consummation of his and Florence's marriage would be what?

(see the answer key)

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