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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. For how many miles does Chesil Beach stretch along the coast?
(a) 8.
(b) 3.
(c) 18.
(d) 12.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does the narrator give for both Florence and Edward's lack of hunger on the night after their wedding?

2. What is Florence's sole source of information about sex?

3. What is Florence's nervous habit?

4. How old is Edward when he marries Florence?

5. At what sport had Florence been adept in "her school sports days" (17)?

(see the answer key)

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