View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Edward do with Florence's hand in the movie theater that causes Florence to leap out of her seat?
(a) He plunges her hand between his legs.
(b) He places her hand on her own breast.
(c) He sucks on her finger.
(d) He kisses her palm.

2. What body of water does Chesil Beach border?
(a) The English Channel.
(b) Lake Windermere.
(c) The Thames.
(d) The River Trent.

3. What color is Edward's single tie?
(a) Dark blue.
(b) Sky blue.
(c) Purple.
(d) Red.

4. How old is Florence when she marries Edward?
(a) 22.
(b) 24.
(c) 19.
(d) 26.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is NOT listed among the outdated beliefs about masturbation when the narrator is explaining Edward's feelings about engaging in the practice?

3. What is Florence's nervous habit?

4. For how many miles does Chesil Beach stretch along the coast?

5. For how long does Edward abstain from masturbation before his wedding?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 237 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample