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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miss Emily Hurlbird think John Dowell should do with the money he inherits from John Hurlbird's death?
(a) Keep the money for himself.
(b) Build a nondenominational school in John's name.
(c) Give the money to charity.
(d) Give the money to one of John Hurlbird's children.

2. In Monte Carlo, what does Captain Edward Ashburnham purchase from a woman?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Her silence.
(c) An Arabian horse.
(d) Sexual Favors.

3. What is Nancy Rufford's religion?
(a) Hinduism.
(b) Atheism.
(c) Protestantism.
(d) Catholicism.

4. Of her mother and father, whom does Nancy prefer?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father.
(c) She despises both of her parents equally.
(d) She loves both of her parents equally.

5. Why is John Dowell drawn to Leonora Ashburnham?
(a) Because she understands the difficulty of taking care of a sick spouse.
(b) Because she's the only one who understands the heartbreak of infidelity.
(c) Because he is aroused by her beauty.
(d) Because he admires her piety and moral righteousness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Leonora Ashburnham's reaction to Captain Edward Ashburnham's relationship with Nancy Rufford:

2. In Chapter 5 it's revealed that Captain Edward Ashburnham had resigned from his military commission. For what reason does he resign?

3. On the Ashburnham's last night at Nauheim, which religious idol does Captain Edward Ashburnham pray to?

4. What does Leonora Ashburnham tell Nancy Rufford about the whereabouts of Nancy's mother?

5. How do Leonora and Captain Edward Ashburnham meet and fall in love?

(see the answer key)

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