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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 buy an estate.
(b) He can't decide what to do with the inheritance.
(c) He does not want the inheritance.
(d) He wants to donate the money to charity.

2. In which country are the Ashburnhams from?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) America.
(d) Ireland.

3. What is John Dowell's nickname for Captain Edward Ashburnham?
(a) Ed.
(b) Captain Ed.
(c) Ted.
(d) Teddy.

4. In what room of the castle does Florence Dowell touch Captain Edward Ashburnham?
(a) The room in which Martin Luther died.
(b) The room in which Martin Luther composed his writings.
(c) The room in which Martin Luther ate.
(d) The room in which Martin Luther slept.

5. In which country do the Dowells live?
(a) Germany.
(b) Ireland.
(c) America.
(d) England.

6. Which character discovers Florence Dowell's dead body?
(a) John Dowell.
(b) Nancy Rufford.
(c) Leonora Ashburnham.
(d) Captain Edward Ashburnham.

7. Which decoration does Captain Edward Ashburnham receive from the military?
(a) The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross.
(b) The Distinguished Service Order.
(c) The Victoria Cross.
(d) The Meritorious Service Medal.

8. For what reason is Captain Edward Ashburnham almost imprisoned?
(a) For kissing a servant girl on a train.
(b) For his failure to adhere to the teachings of the Catholic church.
(c) For his failure to pay his debts.
(d) For his willingness to commit adulterous affairs.

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

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

11. In the first chapter, it's revealed that which of these two characters are having an affair?
(a) None of these characters are having an affair.
(b) Florence Dowell and Leonora Ashburnham.
(c) Florence Dowell and Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(d) John Dowell and Leonora Ashburnham.

12. Which best describes Florence Dowell's social views and behavior?
(a) Florence behaves like a revolutionary feminist who demands that women be liberated from social norms.
(b) Florence behaves much like an old-fashioned English aristocrat.
(c) Florence behaves quite like a modern woman.
(d) Florence behaves like a religious zealot who calls for the chastity and purity of women.

13. What is Nancy Rufford's relationship to Leonora Ashburnham?
(a) Nancy is Leonora's ward.
(b) Nancy is Leonora's governess.
(c) Nancy is Leonora's cousin.
(d) Nancy is Leonora's maid.

14. Which best describes Captain Edward Ashburnham's reputation?
(a) He has a reputation for being a good solider.
(b) He has a reputation for being a generous philanthropist.
(c) He has a reputation for being an avid reader.
(d) He has a reputation for being an excellent tennis player.

15. Soon after the Dowells are married, Florence Dowell asks her husband to hold something for her. What is the object Florence asks her husband to hold?
(a) A Chinese vase.
(b) A perfume bottle.
(c) A glass necklace.
(d) A case of medicine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whenever Florence Dowell hears that a woman is visiting the Ashburnhams in England, what does she do?

2. What is Nauheim ?

3. What sort of man does Florence Dowell want to marry?

4. After looking back on all the events that occurred during his marriage, how does John Dowell feel about his wife Florence?

5. When does Captain Edward Ashburnham's disease begin?

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