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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Edward feels that to not get undressed before the consummation of his and Florence's marriage would be what?
(a) Ridiculous, rude, and inexcusable.
(b) Unsensual, gross, and impolite.
(c) Foolhardy, risky, and frightening.
(d) Depressing, a bad omen, and fateful.

2. Which musician's records does Edward try to make Florence love without success?
(a) Muddy Waters.
(b) Fats Domino.
(c) Chuck Berry.
(d) Elvis Presley.

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

4. What is NOT presented as a possible cause of the "sound of several waves breaking in succession" (102)?
(a) A sudden shift in the tide.
(b) The incoming tide.
(c) The wake of a passing ship.
(d) A sudden shift in the wind.

5. If Edward is at Florence's house when Geoffrey comes home from work, what type of drink does Geoffrey make for both of them?
(a) Gin and tonics.
(b) Old fashioneds.
(c) Margaritas.
(d) Martinis.

6. On what street are Harold Mather and Edward walking when Harold Mather is struck?
(a) Old Hereford Street.
(b) Old Heretic Street.
(c) Old Camby Street.
(d) Old Compton Street.

7. What literary device is employed in the narrator's statement that for Florence, "It was torture to remain in the room with someone who knew her like this" (131)?
(a) Irony.
(b) Simile.
(c) Allusion.
(d) Understatement.

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

9. A symphony by which composer is playing on the stereophonic record player the first time Edward tells Florence that he loves her?
(a) Brahms.
(b) Bach.
(c) Schumann.
(d) Mozart.

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

11. After what element of the members' lives is the string quartet named?
(a) The address of the hostel.
(b) The address of the local pub.
(c) The address of the university.
(d) The address of the library.

12. Of what material are Florence's wedding night panties comprised?
(a) Silk.
(b) Nylon.
(c) Muslin.
(d) Cotton.

13. What color is Florence's going-away dress that she changes into after the wedding?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Yellow.

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

15. Edward is permitted to lie on Florence's bed as long as it is daytime and she is doing what activity?
(a) Painting.
(b) Sitting at the desk.
(c) Practicing the violin.
(d) Practicing the piano.

Short Answer Questions

1. Florence feels "the peculiar unshared flavor of her own existence" when she thinks of which element in her life?

2. What is the name of Florence's string quartet?

3. What emotion horrifies Florence when she detects it within Edward's request for her to keep still?

4. 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?

5. Which of Florence's family members usually helps her with tricky clasps when she is at home?

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