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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT listed among the actions Geoffrey takes that show he is never truly relaxed?
(a) He wiggles his toes inside his sandals.
(b) He grinds his teeth.
(c) He balances himself on the edge of his seat.
(d) He jiggles his knee up and down as he speaks.

2. The view from Edward's room in Florence's house features what element?
(a) A grassland.
(b) A pond..
(c) A waterfall.
(d) A walled garden.

3. How often does Florence's family's housekeeper come to their home?
(a) Monthly.
(b) Daily.
(c) Every weekday.
(d) Weekly.

4. What is NOT one of the items listed by the narrator as one of the few new foods at Florence's house that he actually enjoys heartily?
(a) Confit of duck.
(b) Fresh figs.
(c) Butternut squash.
(d) Freshly ground coffee.

5. What object does Florence use to frantically wipe herself off after the calamity of the couple's first sexual experience?
(a) Her dress.
(b) A sheet.
(c) A pillow.
(d) A robe.

6. In what month does Edward write a formal letter to Florence's parents, announcing his intention to marry their daughter?
(a) November.
(b) March.
(c) June.
(d) April.

7. When Florence whispers her feeling to Edward, she thinks that her words hiss "in her mouth like those of a" (103) what?
(a) A carnival barker.
(b) A puff adder.
(c) A stage villain.
(d) Spurned lover.

8. When Edward first touches Florence's inner thigh, he finds it to be "surprisingly" (109) what?
(a) Smooth.
(b) Hot.
(c) Plump.
(d) Cool.

9. For what reason do Florence and Edward arrive well before anyone else at the string quartet's rehearsal?
(a) So they can share a kiss before the rehearsal begins.
(b) So Florence can tune her instrument.
(c) So Florence can give Edward a tour of the hall.
(d) Because the trolley arrives on every half hour.

10. Edward is described by the narrator as being what kind of tennis player?
(a) Mediocre.
(b) Great.
(c) Good.
(d) Terrible.

11. The narrator states that if Edward were to believe that Florence were "terrified of him" (119), then what would happen?
(a) He would know what to do.
(b) Then she would have to explain.
(c) He would be able to be more open.
(d) He would be unable to act.

12. Edward is said to have accepted Geoffrey's job offer more out of what emotion than of any "real interest" (141)?
(a) Politeness.
(b) Desperation.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Melancholy.

13. What is NOT one of the possible reasons Edward lists for Florence's decision to marry him, after he has decided that Florence does not really love him?
(a) To please her parents.
(b) For a marvelous game.
(c) For the sake of respectability.
(d) To make herself feel good.

14. Which of Florence's family members usually helps her with tricky clasps when she is at home?
(a) Violet.
(b) Geoffrey.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Marjorie.

15. What is NOT a sound Florence remembers hearing while "lying still" and "waiting" and feeling she is "in disgrace" (122) during her and her father's two-day boat crossing when she is 12 years old?
(a) The clink of a belt unfastened.
(b) The rattle of chains.
(c) The clink of keys.
(d) The rustle of clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Edward thinks about the short biographies he wants to write, which publisher does he imagine publishing his works?

2. When the musical phrase continues to repeat in Florence's mind, of how many notes does the phrase consist?

3. What is NOT one feeling Florence immediately has about herself after the couple's first sexual experience goes awry?

4. What article of clothing does Edward snatch from a chair as he rushes out to find Florence on the beach?

5. What color are Edward's eyes?

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