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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What emotion does Edward finally realize Harold Mather is experiencing in relation to Edward's treatment of the bully?
(a) Wounded pride.
(b) Awe.
(c) Embarrassment.
(d) Jealousy.

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

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

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) Old fashioneds.
(b) Martinis.
(c) Gin and tonics.
(d) Margaritas.

6. Edward believes that if he had won any of the tennis matches against Geoffrey, what would have occurred?
(a) He would have had to wait another year to marry Florence.
(b) He would have been knocked down by Geoffrey.
(c) Florence would have never forgiven him.
(d) He would never have been allowed to see Florence again.

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

8. 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 pillow.
(c) A sheet.
(d) A robe.

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

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

11. When the musical phrase continues to repeat in Florence's mind, of how many notes does the phrase consist?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

12. For how long has Edward abstained from masturbation before his wedding night?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) A month.
(c) Three days.
(d) A week.

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

14. What article of clothing does Edward snatch from a chair as he rushes out to find Florence on the beach?
(a) His hat.
(b) His scarf.
(c) His boots.
(d) His jacket.

15. Who is the leader of Florence's quartet?
(a) Florence.
(b) Bastian.
(c) Angela.
(d) Cedric.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT listed as a feature of Florence's childhood home?

2. 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?

3. When Edward is sincerely moved by the music during the string quartet's rehearsal, what promise does Florence make to Edward?

4. Every room in Florence's childhood home is painted in what color?

5. At what location is Edward when he writes a formal letter to Florence's parents declaring his intention to marry their daughter?

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