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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is ironic about the fact that the first chapter is set while Edward and Florence are having dinner? (from Chapter 1)

Edward is hungry for sex, but is not hungry for food.

Florence has a powerful appetite for food, but no appetite for sex.

Florence has a powerful appetite for sex, but no appetite for food.

Both of them are hungry for food, while neither of them is hungry for sex.

2.

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

She thought of her mother.

She thought of death.

She thought of Edward.

She thought of music.

3.

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

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

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

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

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

4.

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

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.

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

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

5.

What is the basic content of Florence's proposal to Edward? (from Chapter 5)

That they put their marriage on hold until they can sort out their sexual feelings for each other.

That they stay married in name only, but otherwise live entirely separate lives.

That they build a life together as husband and wife in every way but sexually.

That they work together to find a way to integrate sexuality into their married life.

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