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

2. When Edward is sincerely moved by the music during the string quartet's rehearsal, what promise does Florence make to Edward?
(a) That she will love Edward forever.
(b) That when her quartet plays Wigmore Hall, they will play the quintet just for Edward.
(c) That she will do her best to be a good wife.
(d) That she will pay him back for his kindness.

3. When Edward thinks of his future daughter with Florence becoming a musician, which instrument does he not "entirely rule out" (153)?
(a) Drums.
(b) Xylophone.
(c) Electric guitar.
(d) Piccolo.

4. What breakfast food does Edward encounter at Florence's house that previously he had known "only from a James Bond novel" (144)?
(a) Eggs Benedict.
(b) Porridge.
(c) Waffles.
(d) Yogurt.

5. 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) Florence would have never forgiven him.
(c) He would never have been allowed to see Florence again.
(d) He would have been knocked down by Geoffrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long has Edward abstained from masturbation before his wedding night?

2. What is NOT listed among the actions Geoffrey takes that show he is never truly relaxed?

3. Who is the leader of Florence's quartet?

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

5. Edward mistakes the inner turmoil causing Florence's leg muscle spasm for what other emotion?

Short Essay Questions

1. What qualities of fistfights appeal to Edward?

2. What observations does Edward provide about the relationship between Geoffey and his daughter Florence?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. What is the significance of Geoffrey's behavior on the tennis courts during the tennis matches with Edward?

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

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

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

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

10. 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)?

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