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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is Wigmore Hall? (from Chapter 2)

The college attended by Edward.

The muscic school attended by Florence.

The name of Florence's family home.

A prestigious concert hall.

2.

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

Florence's mother.

Florence's father.

Edward's mother.

Edward's father.

3.

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

To him, she represented the possibility of being constantly nourished by music.

Because of her wealthy mother, she represented the possibility of long-term financial security.

Because he was fighting same-sex attraction, he saw her as a chance to be "normal."

To him, she represented the possibility of a comfortable, fulfilling home life.

4.

What is the most likely reason that Edward believes what happened in the bedroom was Florence's fault? (from Chapter 4)

He is ashamed of having forced her to accept his sexually.

He is ashamed of how much he loves his wife.

He is ashamed of his premature ejaculation.

He is ashamed that his father never told him the truth about sex.

5.

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 realized that she does not want to become pregnant.

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

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