On Chesil Beach Quiz

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 he does not love Florence, and does not want to be with her ever again.

Edward has realized that the reason Florence is uncomfortable sexually is that she was abused by her father.

After what happened in the bedroom, Edward does not want to have anything to do with Florence or her family.

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

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

She loves it.

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

She does not understand it.