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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. When does Florence Dowell's disease begin?
(a) She acquired the disease while participating in athletics during her youth.
(b) She has had the disease since birth.
(c) She acquired the disease during a sea journey to Europe on her honeymoon.
(d) She acquired the disease during puberty .

2. In Part 1, Chapter 6, what does Florence Dowell try to convince Leonora Ashburnham to do?
(a) Divorce Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(b) Murder Maisie Maidan.
(c) Reconcile with Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(d) Have an affair of her own.

3. When John Dowell's wife passes away, what does he want to do with the money he inherits from her estate?
(a) He wants to donate the money to charity.
(b) He wants to buy an estate.
(c) He can't decide what to do with the inheritance.
(d) He does not want the inheritance.

4. How does Maisie Maidan die?
(a) She dies from childbirth.
(b) She was murdered.
(c) She committed suicide.
(d) She dies from heart failure.

5. After looking back on all the events that occurred during his marriage, how does John Dowell feel about his wife Florence?
(a) He hates her.
(b) He still loves her.
(c) He feels indifferent about her.
(d) He feels sorry for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is a devout Irish Catholic ?

2. From which city does Florence Dowell's family originate?

3. Why does Captain Edward Ashburnham receive a decoration from the military?

4. Which of the following best describes John Dowell's character as a husband?

5. Which best describes Florence Dowell's social views and behavior?

(see the answer key)

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