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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator states that when Edward first sees Florence, the lighting makes her face resemble a what?
(a) A mirror.
(b) A shimmering vision.
(c) A porcelain doll.
(d) A carved mask.

2. What does Florence do as a result of reading the words, "At B attack!" on the Amadeus Quartet's performance notes?
(a) She decides to start composing music.
(b) She forms her own string quartet.
(c) She changes her major.
(d) She delivers her resignation to the dean.

3. What body of water does Chesil Beach border?
(a) The English Channel.
(b) The River Trent.
(c) The Thames.
(d) Lake Windermere.

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

5. At what sport had Florence been adept in "her school sports days" (17)?
(a) Shot put.
(b) Discus.
(c) Javelin.
(d) Hurdles.

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

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

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

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

10. 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 father would not attend the ceremony.
(c) They had feared that Edward's parents would condescend to Florence's parents.
(d) They had feared that Edward's mother would significantly misbehave.

11. What is Florence's sole source of information about sex?
(a) Her mother's three-minute talk.
(b) A single day's lesson in health class.
(c) Nature television programs.
(d) A paperback guide for new brides.

12. What is the name of Florence's younger sister?
(a) Hailey.
(b) Emily.
(c) Christiana.
(d) Ruth.

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

14. What is Florence's nervous habit?
(a) She crosses and recrosses her legs.
(b) She blinks rapidly.
(c) She raises her hand to her forehead to sweep away an imaginary hair.
(d) She cracks her knuckles.

15. During what decade does the couple's wedding take place?
(a) The 1960s.
(b) The 1930s.
(c) The 1970s.
(d) The 1950s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT one of Florence's favorite actions that the other girls at her hostel take?

2. What verb does Florence's mother, Violet, use to describe Florence's violin playing?

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

4. What is NOT listed among the outdated beliefs about masturbation when the narrator is explaining Edward's feelings about engaging in the practice?

5. The narrator reveals that Florence and Edward "regarded themselves as too" what "to believe in destiny" (45)?

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