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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 What is NOT listed among the outdated beliefs about masturbation when the narrator is explaining Edward's feelings about engaging in the practice?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

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Edward when he marries Florence?

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)?

4. What is the main course of Florence and Edward's wedding night dinner in the honeymoon suite?

5. What is Florence's IQ?

(see the answer key)

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