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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word brings to Florence's mind "nothing but pain, flesh parted before a knife" (8)?
(a) Proclivity.
(b) Entered.
(c) Penetration.
(d) Intercourse.

2. What does Florence do as a result of reading the words, "At B attack!" on the Amadeus Quartet's performance notes?
(a) She forms her own string quartet.
(b) She changes her major.
(c) She delivers her resignation to the dean.
(d) She decides to start composing music.

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

4. For what reason does Florence say she is unable to talk to her sister about her marital questions?
(a) Her sister is too old.
(b) Her sister has her own marital issues.
(c) Her sister is too young.
(d) Her sister will tell their mother everything that is said.

5. What had NOT been on the list of Edward and Florence's fears in regard to their parents' behavior at the wedding?
(a) They had feared that Edward's parents would condescend to Florence's parents.
(b) They had feared that Edward's father would not attend the ceremony.
(c) They had feared that Edward's mother would significantly misbehave.
(d) They had feared that Edward's mother would forget the purpose of the event entirely.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Edward plans to write a series of short biographies, whom does he choose as his first subject?

2. What body of water does Chesil Beach border?

3. How old is Edward when he marries Florence?

4. Which department at Edward's college is rumored to be excitingly progressive?

5. What aspect of Florence and Edward's childhoods do they most like to discuss?

(see the answer key)

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