On Chesil Beach Quiz

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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.

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

Feeling physically stimulated.

Making a baby.

Her husband's tenderness.

Having an orgasm.

What is the most likely reason that Edward is unsure of Florence's reaction when she meets his family? (from Chapter 4)

He is nervous that his brain-damaged father will say something inappropriate.

He is ashamed of his brain-damaged younger sister, and is afraid that she will say something inappropriate.

He is ashamed of how his family lives, and that Florence will think less of him after meeting them.

He is unashamed of how his family lives, and is afraid of how Florence will react when he defends them.

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

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

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

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

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

Who was Harold Mather? (from Chapter 3)

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.

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

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