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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What element of apparent chance led to Edward being in Oxford on the day he met Florence? (from Chapter 2)

He was meant to attend a political meeting in London that was cancelled, so he chose instead to go to one in Oxford.

He got off his train a station too early, and ended up in Oxford instead of in London.

He spontaneously chose to take a different train to a different destination from his original plans.

He accidentally got on the wrong train, which took him to a different destination to the one he had intended.

2.

Why does Florence suggest in Chapter 1 that she and Edward go to bed? (from Chapter 1)

She is desperate to have sex with her new husband.

She has been sexually aroused by the sensuality of the food they are eating.

She is tired from the busy-ness of the wedding and wants to sleep.

She wants to make Edward less angry with her.

3.

Thoughts of which parent are foremost in the mind and conversation of the two main characters? (from Chapter 1)

Florence's father.

Edward's father.

Florence's mother.

Edward's mother.

4.

What seems to have changed for Florence so that she feels able to reach for Edward's sexual organs? (from Chapter 3)

She has started to feel comfortable and safe with both his sexuality and hers.

She has realized that she does not want to become pregnant.

She has realized that he will ejaculate prematurely if she touches him, and as a result will not penetrate her.

She has started to feel that she had better get the sexual encounter over with.

5.

What is the basic content of Florence's proposal to Edward? (from Chapter 5)

That they work together to find a way to integrate sexuality into their married life.

That they build a life together as husband and wife in every way but sexually.

That they stay married in name only, but otherwise live entirely separate lives.

That they put their marriage on hold until they can sort out their sexual feelings for each other.

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