1. The narrator reports that when Edward stares at Florence, she does not take what action that every other girl takes when he stares at them?
(a) She does not look away.
(b) She does not frown at him.
(c) She does not look back at him coyly.
(d) She does not leave the room.

2. What color are Edward's eyes?
(a) Green.
(b) Brown.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Blue.

3. What element is NOT present within the view out of the open window in the honeymoon suite?
(a) The hotel lawn.
(b) The sea.
(c) The woodland.
(d) The town square.

4. For what reason does Florence say she is unable to talk to her sister about her marital questions?
(a) Her sister will tell their mother everything that is said.
(b) Her sister is too old.
(c) Her sister has her own marital issues.
(d) Her sister is too young.

5. Which of Florence's family members usually helps her with tricky clasps when she is at home?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Geoffrey.
(c) Marjorie.
(d) Violet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once Florence runs from the bedroom and out the door after the couple's first calamitous sexual experience, where does she ultimately end up in her desperate attempt to run away from the situation?

2. What kind of music is performed at the venue called the Hundred Club?

3. For what reason is Florence "an old hand" (3) at traveling?

4. What is Florence's IQ?

5. With what subject does Edward become obsessed during the summer he meets Florence?

(see the answer key)

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