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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator reports that when Edward stares at Florence, she does not take what action that every other girl takes when he stares at them?
(a) She does not look back at him coyly.
(b) She does not frown at him.
(c) She does not look away.
(d) She does not leave the room.

2. Which composer is NOT listed among Florence's favorites?
(a) Brahms.
(b) Beethoven.
(c) Schumann.
(d) Bach.

3. In what year of college does Florence secure a job backstage at Wigmore Hall?
(a) Her second.
(b) Her third.
(c) Her fourth.
(d) Her first.

4. Florence and Edward's wedding takes place at what location?
(a) Piccadilly Square.
(b) St. Mary's Cathedral.
(c) Hyde Park.
(d) St. James's Cathedral.

5. What is the name of Florence's father Geoffrey's boat?
(a) Sugar Plum.
(b) Cinnamon Stick.
(c) Candy Slice.
(d) Melon Ball.

6. The narrator names Edward's "one serious unphysical pastime" as what?
(a) Reading.
(b) Playing poker.
(c) Playing the violin.
(d) Listening to music.

7. What is Florence wearing when Edward sees her for the first time?
(a) A white cotton dress.
(b) A floppy hat.
(c) A blue pantsuit.
(d) A purple muslin dress.

8. When writing his dissertation about dynamic people, Edward discovers that even what element of life brings "little happiness" (15)?
(a) Money.
(b) Success.
(c) Sex.
(d) Philanthropy.

9. What color are Edward's eyes?
(a) Hazel.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) Brown.

10. What does the narrator describe as the result of Florence's infrequent episodes of showing affection to her father Geoffrey?
(a) Her mother becomes jealous and mistreats her.
(b) She loathes herself later.
(c) Her father leaves her alone for a few weeks.
(d) She is given everything she wants for a few weeks.

11. How old is Florence when her father Geoffrey takes her on each of the two boat trips to Carteret?
(a) 15 and 17.
(b) 5 and 7.
(c) 8 and 11.
(d) 12 and 13.

12. What is NOT one of Florence's duties in her part-time job at Wigmore Hall?
(a) Selling tickets.
(b) Making tea for the performers.
(c) Opening the door as the artists leave the stage.
(d) Turning pages for the pianists.

13. Near what landmark is Florence's college located?
(a) Big Ben.
(b) The Tower of London.
(c) The Albert Hall.
(d) Trafalgar Square.

14. What is NOT one of Florence's favorite actions that the other girls at her hostel take?
(a) They meet every morning for prayers.
(b) They bring blankets and fruit to ill girls.
(c) They celebrate the other girls' birthdays.
(d) They are kind.

15. For how many hours a day does Florence practice the violin during her college years?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT named as an example of Florence's clumsy nature?

2. What item does Florence flirtatiously accept from Edward during their wedding night dinner at the hotel?

3. What aspect of Florence and Edward's childhoods do they most like to discuss?

4. What body of water does Chesil Beach border?

5. Which department at Edward's college is rumored to be excitingly progressive?

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