1. What image is on the paperback guide that Florence relies upon for information about sex?
(a) Cupid.
(b) Two stick figures holding hands.
(c) Two hearts.
(d) A garden with hovering birds and bees.

2. 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 mother would forget the purpose of the event entirely.
(b) They had feared that Edward's parents would condescend to Florence's parents.
(c) They had feared that Edward's father would not attend the ceremony.
(d) They had feared that Edward's mother would significantly misbehave.

3. What aspect of Florence and Edward's childhoods do they most like to discuss?
(a) The carefree joy of childhood.
(b) Shared favorite games and toys.
(c) The mistakes their parents had made.
(d) Their respective imaginary friends.

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

5. For what reason is Florence "an old hand" (3) at traveling?
(a) She used to travel with her mother.
(b) She was in the Peace Corps prior to marrying Edward.
(c) Her family moved a great deal when she was young.
(d) She used to travel with her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Florence and Edward are briefly alone during their wedding night dinner, what phrase does Edward whisper "for the hundredth time that day" (14)?

2. In what subject does Edward earn his first degree?

3. How does Florence feel about the prospect of having children?

4. What is the name of Florence's younger sister?

5. What item does Florence wear when she practices her scales that causes Edward to dream of a future daughter they might have together?

(see the answer key)

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