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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what subject does Edward earn his first degree?
(a) History.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) French.
(d) Biology.

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 What is NOT listed among the outdated beliefs about masturbation when the narrator is explaining Edward's feelings about engaging in the practice?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

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

4. Florence describes Edward as virtually the only man she has ever met who does not engage in what practice?
(a) Spitting.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Golfing.
(d) Swearing.

5. The first sentence does NOT describe the narrative's main couple by using which description?
(a) Virginal.
(b) Rich.
(c) Young.
(d) Educated.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason is Florence "an old hand" (3) at traveling?

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

3. With what subject does Edward become obsessed during the summer he meets Florence?

4. What kind of music is performed at the venue called the Hundred Club?

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

(see the answer key)

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