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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does the narrator give for both Florence and Edward's lack of hunger on the night after their wedding?
(a) The hotel dinner is unappetizing.
(b) The couple is too nervous about consummating their marriage.
(c) The wedding lunch had been large.
(d) The couple is too excited for the move into their new home the following week.

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

3. When Florence and Edward are briefly alone during their wedding night dinner, what phrase does Edward whisper "for the hundredth time that day" (14)?
(a) I love you.
(b) My dear wife.
(c) What a glorious day.
(d) Huzzah.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Florence describes Edward as virtually the only man she has ever met who does not engage in what practice?

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 What is NOT listed among the outdated beliefs about masturbation when the narrator is explaining Edward's feelings about engaging in the practice?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 sole source of information about sex?

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

5. What image is on the paperback guide that Florence relies upon for information about sex?

(see the answer key)

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