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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the most likely reason that Edward refused to make contact with Florence in the years after their failed honeymoon? (from Chapter 5)

He was unable to face his own responsibility for what happened, instead insisting on blaming Florence.

He was afraid that if they got back together, what happened on their wedding night would happen again.

He wanted to spare his family the possibility of having their hopes for a successful marriage painfully ruined once again.

He wanted to prove that he could have a successful life, as a musician, without her.

2.

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

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

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

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

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

3.

Which gesture made by Edward leads to Florence beginning to feel sexually aroused? (from Chapter 3)

How he kisses her neck.

How he slowly unzips her dress.

How he plays lightly with one of her pubic hairs.

How he whispers how much he loves her.

4.

How does the home of Florence's family compare to the home of Edward's family? (from Chapter 4)

It is much dirtier.

it is much smaller.

It is much larger.

It is much more crowded.

5.

What aspect of sexuality is Florence most looking forward to? (from Chapter 1)

Having an orgasm.

Feeling physically stimulated.

Making a baby.

Her husband's tenderness.

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