On Chesil Beach Quiz

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What are the two reasons that Edward wants to watch a rehearsal of Florence's quartet? (from Chapter 4)

To understand more about her love for music, and to find out the truth of her relationship with the other violinist.

To prove to himself that he hates classical music, and to find out more about her relationship with the cellist.

To see what the big deal is about Wigmore Hall, and to prove to himself that he finds classical music sexually stimulating.

To understand more about her love for music, and to find out the truth of her relationship with the cellist.

What seems to have changed for Florence so that she feels able to reach for Edward's sexual organs? (from Chapter 3)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

How does Florence respond to rock and roll music? (from Chapter 4)

She tells Edward she loves it, but secretly hates it.

She does not understand it.

She tells Edward she hates it, but tells her sister she loves it.

She loves it.