On Chesil Beach Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

She wants to make Edward less angry with her.

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

She is desperate to have sex with her new husband.

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

2.

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

Edward's mother.

Edward's father.

Florence's mother.

Florence's father.

3.

Who was Harold Mather? (from Chapter 3)

A school friend of Edward's who encouraged him to resolve his conflicts by fighting.

A school friend of Florence's who reacted badly to her rejection of him as a lover.

A school friend of Edward's who reacted badly to Edward defending him against a bully.

A school friend of Florence's who reacted badly to her rejecting him as a musician in the quartet.

4.

What is the most likely reason that Edward rejects the offers of money and a job from Florence's father? (from Chapter 5)

After what happened in the bedroom, Edward does not want to have anything to do with Florence or her family.

Edward has realized that he does not love Florence, and does not want to be with her ever again.

After what happened in the bedroom, Edward has started to feel used by Florence and her family.

Edward has realized that the reason Florence is uncomfortable sexually is that she was abused by her father.

5.

What is the most likely reason that Edward's father had to take over the running of the family home? (from Chapter 2)

Because of the injury to her legs, Edward's mother was unable to function domestically.

He was so desperate to love his children that he was obsessively determined to control their lives.

He was domineering and controlling, and would not let anyone else take care of his children.

Because of her brain injury, Edward's mother was unable to function domestically.

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