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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long does Edward abstain from masturbation before his wedding?
(a) Over a week.
(b) Over a day.
(c) Over a fortnight.
(d) Over a month.

2. What is Florence's sole source of information about sex?
(a) A paperback guide for new brides.
(b) Nature television programs.
(c) A single day's lesson in health class.
(d) Her mother's three-minute talk.

3. What is Florence's nervous habit?
(a) She raises her hand to her forehead to sweep away an imaginary hair.
(b) She crosses and recrosses her legs.
(c) She blinks rapidly.
(d) She cracks her knuckles.

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

5. What color are Edward's eyes?
(a) Blue.
(b) Brown.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Green.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During what decade does the couple's wedding take place?

3. What is Edward's IQ?

4. What word brings to Florence's mind "nothing but pain, flesh parted before a knife" (8)?

5. What kind of beach is Chesil Beach?

(see the answer key)

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