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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 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.

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 does not want to have anything to do with Florence or her family.

2.

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 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.

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.

3.

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 death.

She thought of music.

4.

What is Wigmore Hall? (from Chapter 2)

The muscic school attended by Florence.

The college attended by Edward.

The name of Florence's family home.

A prestigious concert hall.

5.

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

He disliked Charles the cellist as much as she did.

He shared her desire for free sexual relations.

He shared her love of classical music.

He shared her political views.

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