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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. Edward is permitted to lie on Florence's bed as long as it is daytime and she is doing what activity?

2. How old is Edward's father Geoffrey when Edward is courting Florence?

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

4. In what month and year does Edward say his last fightfight occurred?

5. When Edward stays at Florence's house prior to their marriage, what is the room called where Edward always sleeps?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. What does Edward say would likely have happened if he had beaten Geoffrey in a tennis match?

5. 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)?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Perform a psychoanalytical criticism upon the novella On Chesil Beach, relying on both the novella and your research findings in the area of psychology, to arrive at your claim.

Essay Topic 2

Trace the characterization arc of Florence’s character throughout the novella. Discuss whether she is a round or flat character and whether she is a static or dynamic character.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the author's messages surrounding the topic of sexual freedom.

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