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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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.

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

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."

2.

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

How he slowly unzips her dress.

How he kisses her neck.

How he whispers how much he loves her.

How he plays lightly with one of her pubic hairs.

3.

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

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

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

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

4.

How did Florence distract herself from uncomfortable thoughts about her father while they were sharing a hotel room? (from Chapter 3)

She thought of Edward.

She thought of her mother.

She thought of music.

She thought of death.

5.

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

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

She wants to make Edward less angry with her.

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