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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During the stay at Nauheim, who is the only person to be unaware of the affair that takes place?
(a) Florence Dowell.
(b) John Dowell.
(c) Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(d) Leonora Ashburnham.

3. In Chapter 5 it's revealed that Captain Edward Ashburnham had resigned from his military commission. For what reason does he resign?
(a) He resigned in order to restore the honor of a young matron with whom he had an affair.
(b) He resigned in order to escape a young matron who was in love with him.
(c) He resigned because he was accused of harassing a young matron.
(d) He resigned in order to follow and court a young matron.

4. In the castle, when Florence Dowell touches Captain Edward Ashburnham, what is Leonora Ashburnham's reaction?
(a) Leonora slaps Florence in the face.
(b) Leonora flees the room in anguish.
(c) Leonora kisses John Dowell on the cheek.
(d) Leonora slaps Edward in the face.

5. Where is the castle located that is visited by the Ashburnhams and the Dowells?
(a) Ireland.
(b) The United States of America.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the third chapter, what fear does John Dowell express?

2. What does Leonora Ashburnham do to the young woman whom she sees leaving Captain Edward Ashburnham's room at Nauheim?

3. In what room of the castle does Florence Dowell touch Captain Edward Ashburnham?

4. In the first chapter, it's revealed that which of these two characters are having an affair?

5. What is the name of the woman who Captain Edward Ashburnham meets in India?

(see the answer key)

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