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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which department at Edward's college is rumored to be excitingly progressive?
(a) Sociology.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) English.
(d) History.

2. When Edward wonders whether he should find a proper job instead of pursuing his writing, what job does he imagine taking?
(a) History teacher at a grammar school.
(b) History teacher at a middle school.
(c) History teacher at a high school.
(d) History professor at a university.

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

4. How old is Edward when he marries Florence?
(a) 26.
(b) 24.
(c) 28.
(d) 22.

5. The narrator states that when Edward first sees Florence, the lighting makes her face resemble a what?
(a) A carved mask.
(b) A mirror.
(c) A porcelain doll.
(d) A shimmering vision.

6. What is the name of Florence's father Geoffrey's boat?
(a) Candy Slice.
(b) Cinnamon Stick.
(c) Sugar Plum.
(d) Melon Ball.

7. What is the main course of Florence and Edward's wedding night dinner in the honeymoon suite?
(a) Salmon.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Eggplant.
(d) Beef.

8. What college does Florence attend?
(a) Harvard.
(b) University College.
(c) The Royal College of Music.
(d) Oxford.

9. The narrator names Edward's "one serious unphysical pastime" as what?
(a) Playing the violin.
(b) Reading.
(c) Listening to music.
(d) Playing poker.

10. In what subject does Edward earn his first degree?
(a) French.
(b) Biology.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) History.

11. During what decade does the couple's wedding take place?
(a) The 1930s.
(b) The 1970s.
(c) The 1960s.
(d) The 1950s.

12. What is NOT listed among the outdated beliefs about masturbation when the narrator is explaining Edward's feelings about engaging in the practice?
(a) Masturbation is sinful.
(b) Masturbation causes hair to grow on one's palms.
(c) Masturbation is detectable due to the appearance of the person engaging in it.
(d) Masturbation causes blindness.

13. What is NOT one of Florence's favorite actions that the other girls at her hostel take?
(a) They bring blankets and fruit to ill girls.
(b) They are kind.
(c) They meet every morning for prayers.
(d) They celebrate the other girls' birthdays.

14. 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 look back at him coyly.
(c) She does not leave the room.
(d) She does not frown at him.

15. What does Florence do as a result of reading the words, "At B attack!" on the Amadeus Quartet's performance notes?
(a) She forms her own string quartet.
(b) She changes her major.
(c) She decides to start composing music.
(d) She delivers her resignation to the dean.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year of college does Florence secure a job backstage at Wigmore Hall?

2. In what year do Florence and Edward both go off to college?

3. Near what landmark is Florence's college located?

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

5. At what sport had Florence been adept in "her school sports days" (17)?

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