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

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

3. What is NOT one feeling Florence immediately has about herself after the couple's first sexual experience goes awry?
(a) She believes she is ignorant.
(b) She believes she is strong.
(c) She believes she is stupid.
(d) She believes she is inept.

4. How old is Edward's father Geoffrey when Edward is courting Florence?
(a) 50.
(b) 55.
(c) 45.
(d) 60.

5. To what type of factory does Geoffrey take Edward when thinking about giving Edward a job in his firm?
(a) A cotton ball factory.
(b) A paper towel factory.
(c) A transformer factory.
(d) A scientific instruments factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Of what material are Florence's wedding night panties comprised?

3. For what reason do Florence and Edward arrive well before anyone else at the string quartet's rehearsal?

4. The narrator states that prior to eating with Florence's family, Edward had no experience with any cheese besides what type?

5. How long does Edward say it had taken to repair the damage done by his sexual advance toward Florence in the movie theater?

Short Essay Questions

1. What event precipitates Edward's declaration of love to Florence and why does it mean so much to Florence?

2. What evidence is given for the assertion that Marjorie likes Florence?

3. What is the significance of Florence's unfamiliarity with the names of birds and of plants?

4. When Edward decides that Florence has deceived him about their love, what reasons does Edward consider for why Florence might be marrying him?

5. What is the significance of Edward's move to yank his tie off and to unbutton his shirt with his other hand as he approaches the bed?

6. For what reason does Edward, upon being left in the honeymoon suite by himself, conjure up memories of his good times with Florence?

7. How does Edward's analysis of the situation with Harold Mather change over a matter of weeks?

8. When the narrator asks what is stopping the couple from joyously and freely moving to consummate their marriage, what is the narrator's provided reply?

9. What is the symbolism of the pants Edward holds in his hands after Florence flees the honeymoon suite?

10. What qualities of fistfights appeal to Edward?

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