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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What object does Florence use to frantically wipe herself off after the calamity of the couple's first sexual experience?

3. What item of Harold Mather's gets broken when he is bullied by a passerby in Soho?

4. What emotion does Geoffrey exude every time Edward gets a point during their tennis matches?

5. The narrator states that if Edward were to believe that Florence were "terrified of him" (119), then what would happen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. Why does Florence run down to the beach after the sexual mishap with Edward?

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

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

7. What qualities of fistfights appeal to Edward?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the interplay between the resolution of the novella and the author's choice of narrator to relay the narrative. How does the author employ each and how does their juxtaposition help the author get across the main messages of the novella?

Essay Topic 2

Explicate the theme of shame within the novella, particularly in relation to the novel's female protagonist. What is the author's message regarding the emotion of shame and how do you know?

Essay Topic 3

Write a critical essay about the novella while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novella's treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, the silencing of women's voices, misogyny's effects upon society, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the book.

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