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

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

3. 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) Martinis.
(d) Margaritas.

4. Florence feels "the peculiar unshared flavor of her own existence" when she thinks of which element in her life?
(a) Her job.
(b) Her friends.
(c) Her marriage.
(d) Her family.

5. A musical phrase by what composer repeats in Florence's head over and over as she approaches the bed with Edward?
(a) Mozart.
(b) Brahms.
(c) Bach.
(d) Beethoven.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. After what element of the members' lives is the string quartet named?

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

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

5. When Edward thinks of his future daughter with Florence becoming a musician, which instrument does he not "entirely rule out" (153)?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the narrator mean when writing about Florence, "It helped her to settle on the basics, and she spelled them out for herself in stupid clarity" (105)?

2. How is irony present within the narrator's statement that "It crossed Edward's mind, barely seriously, that he was rather too keen to give his daughter away" (140)?

3. How is irony employed within the narrator's portrayal of Edward's struggle to unzip Florence's dress?

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

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 Florence tell Edward on their wedding night that she is scared about their first sexual experience?

7. Who is Harold Mather and what is the significance of his character?

8. What does the narrator name as Edward's main source of information about women?

9. For what reason does Florence ask Edward to tell her "something" as they are getting ready to consummate their marriage (125)?

10. How is the fact of Florence's childhood sexual abuse again underscored by the author during the scene of Florence and Edward's wedding night sexual mishap?

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