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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near what landmark is Florence's college located?
(a) The Tower of London.
(b) The Albert Hall.
(c) Trafalgar Square.
(d) Big Ben.

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

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 What is NOT listed among the outdated beliefs about masturbation when the narrator is explaining Edward's feelings about engaging in the practice?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

4. For what reason does Florence say she is unable to talk to her sister about her marital questions?
(a) Her sister will tell their mother everything that is said.
(b) Her sister is too old.
(c) Her sister is too young.
(d) Her sister has her own marital issues.

5. In what year of college does Florence secure a job backstage at Wigmore Hall?
(a) Her second.
(b) Her third.
(c) Her fourth.
(d) Her first.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what subject does Edward earn his first degree?

2. Which composer is NOT listed among Florence's favorites?

3. How does Florence feel about the prospect of having children?

4. What college does Edward attend?

5. What color is Edward's single tie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What technique does Florence use in order to conceal her feelings from her family?

2. What phenomenon does Florence witness when it comes to girls her age getting boyfriends and how does her realization shape her behavior?

3. What is the symbolism of Edward's B- grade on his dissertation?

4. What is the author's purpose for including the detail that on the cover of Florence's paperback guide for brides is "portrayed two smiling bug-eyed matchstick figures holding hands, drawn clumsily in white chalk, as though by an innocent child" (12)?

5. In a rare moment of assertiveness, Florence tells her mother Violet that she is disappointed in her. What reason does she give for her disappointment?

6. What is the significance of Florence's feelings about the word "penetration"? (8)

7. For what reasons does Florence say it is harder for her to contradict her father, Geoffrey, than it is for her to contradict her mother Violet?

8. How is irony employed within the narrator's description of the moment Edward asks Florence to marry him?

9. What is the sole location that Florence and Edward determine is the only instance when they were in the same place at the same time before meeting?

10. How does the theme of secrecy emerge within the narrator's statement about Edward's previous experiences in hotels?

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