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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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

He was domineering and controlling, and would not let anyone else take care of his children.

Because of the injury to her legs, 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.

2.

How does the home of Florence's family compare to the home of Edward's family? (from Chapter 4)

It is much more crowded.

it is much smaller.

It is much larger.

It is much dirtier.

3.

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

How he kisses her neck.

How he plays lightly with one of her pubic hairs.

How he whispers how much he loves her.

How he slowly unzips her dress.

4.

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

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

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.

5.

Where are Edward and Florence eating dinner? (from Chapter 1)

In a dining room overlooking a beach.

On a terrace overlooking a forest.

In a church hall overlooking a graveyard.

On a terrace overlooking a beach.

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