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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the most likely reason that Edward is unsure of Florence's reaction when she meets his family? (from Chapter 4)

He is unashamed of how his family lives, and is afraid of how Florence will react when he defends them.

He is ashamed of how his family lives, and that Florence will think less of him after meeting them.

He is nervous that his brain-damaged father will say something inappropriate.

He is ashamed of his brain-damaged younger sister, and is afraid that she will say something inappropriate.

2.

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

She loves it.

She does not understand it.

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

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

3.

What is Wigmore Hall? (from Chapter 2)

The name of Florence's family home.

The college attended by Edward.

The muscic school attended by Florence.

A prestigious concert hall.

4.

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

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

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

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

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

5.

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

How he slowly unzips her dress.

How he whispers how much he loves her.

How he plays lightly with one of her pubic hairs.

How he kisses her neck.

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