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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. In what month does Edward write a formal letter to Florence's parents, announcing his intention to marry their daughter?
(a) November.
(b) June.
(c) March.
(d) April.

2. When Edward stays at Florence's house prior to their marriage, what is the room called where Edward always sleeps?
(a) The drawing room.
(b) The guest room.
(c) The small room.
(d) The salon.

3. What is NOT listed as a feature of Florence's childhood home?
(a) A croquet court.
(b) A garden.
(c) An Olympic-sized pool.
(d) A library.

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

5. The view from Edward's room in Florence's house features what element?
(a) A walled garden.
(b) A grassland.
(c) A pond..
(d) A waterfall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Florence's family members usually helps her with tricky clasps when she is at home?

2. Once Edward decides that Florence had known all along of her hatred for sexual contact, what does he decide next?

3. Whenever Edward gets a point in the tennis matches against Geoffrey, Geoffrey mutters a lecture that Edward thinks involves what?

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

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

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

3. What is the author's purpose for introducing Edward's memory about the combine harvester?

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

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

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

7. What promises do Edward and Florence make to each other surrounding Wigmore Hall?

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

9. For what reason does Florence tell Edward on their wedding night that she is scared about their first sexual experience?

10. 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?

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