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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the most likely reason that Edward makes his sisters promise to never say Florence's name again? (from Chapter 5)

He does not want to be reminded of how his family pushed him into marrying Florence.

Because he hates his sisters, he wants to hurt them by forbidding them to think of her at all.

He does not want to be reminded of the happiness that might have been.

Because he hates his family, and because they got along well with Florence, he wants to hurt them all by forbidding them to mention her name.

2.

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 that she had better get the sexual encounter over with.

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 comfortable and safe with both his sexuality and hers.

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

3.

What is a likely reason that Florence was initially attracted to Edward? (from Chapter 2)

He disliked Charles the cellist as much as she did.

He shared her desire for free sexual relations.

He shared her political views.

He shared her love of classical music.

4.

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 wants to make Edward less angry with her.

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

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

5.

What is the most likely reason that Florence did not turn back to Edward as she was walking away from him that night on the beach? (from Chapter 5)

She did not want him to see how desperately angry with him she was.

She did not want him to see how desperately in love with him she was.

She wanted him to make the first gesture towards healing the relationship.

She wanted to humiliate him.

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