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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. What kind of beach is Chesil Beach?
(a) A golden sand beach.
(b) A pebble beach.
(c) An estuary.
(d) A black sand beach.

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

5. The narrator reveals that Florence and Edward "regarded themselves as too" what "to believe in destiny" (45)?
(a) Smart.
(b) Religious.
(c) Philosophical.
(d) Sophisticated.

6. In what subject does Edward earn his first degree?
(a) Biology.
(b) French.
(c) History.
(d) Mathematics.

7. What item does Florence wear when she practices her scales that causes Edward to dream of a future daughter they might have together?
(a) A baseball cap.
(b) Spectacles.
(c) A headband.
(d) Hair curlers.

8. In what area is Edward's childhood home located?
(a) Cherwell Heights.
(b) Nottingham Terrace.
(c) Chiltern Hills.
(d) South London.

9. What is NOT listed among the outdated beliefs about masturbation when the narrator is explaining Edward's feelings about engaging in the practice?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 is sinful.
(b) Masturbation is detectable due to the appearance of the person engaging in it.
(c) Masturbation causes blindness.
(d) Masturbation causes hair to grow on one's palms.

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

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

12. Edward's mother Marjorie will not approach him if she sees him holding what object?
(a) A gun.
(b) A book.
(c) His cat.
(d) A plate of food.

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

14. What college does Edward attend?
(a) The Royal College of Music.
(b) University College.
(c) Yale.
(d) Oxford.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Edward's single tie?

2. What is Florence's IQ?

3. Near what landmark is Florence's college located?

4. What does the narrator name as Edward's main activity during the weekends in his college years?

5. 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?

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