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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 4, Chapter 5, Captain Edward Ashburnham gives a woman a large sum of money. How much money does Edward give the woman?
(a) Three hundred pounds.
(b) Two hundred pounds.
(c) Four hundred pounds.
(d) One hundred pounds.

2. What is Florence Dowell's relationship to John Hurlbird?
(a) John is Florence's uncle.
(b) John is Florence's brother.
(c) John is Florence's lover.
(d) John is Florence's father.

3. How many sisters does Leonora Ashburnham have?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

4. According to John Dowell, why is Florence Dowell to blame for the destruction of the Ashburnham marriage?
(a) Because she behaved so promiscuously.
(b) Because she is Catholic.
(c) Because she is Protestant.
(d) Because she talked too much and was a flirt.

5. In Part 3, Chapter 4, Captain Edward Ashburnham has a series of daydreams. What does Captain Edward Ashburnham imagine in his daydreams?
(a) Acts of heroism in which he, Edward, is the hero.
(b) What it would be like if his wife were to pass away.
(c) Being the beneficiary in a rags-to-riches story.
(d) Various romantic scenarios.

6. What is Leonora Ashburnham's maiden name?
(a) Anderson.
(b) Du Plessis.
(c) Cooper.
(d) Powys.

7. Which Christan denomination do Captain Edward Ashbunham's parents follow?
(a) Lutheran.
(b) Anglican.
(c) Presbyterian.
(d) Catholic.

8. On the day Leonora Ashburnham is bedridden, which family is featured in the newspaper article that Nancy Rufford reads?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Dowell.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Basil.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Ashburnham.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Brand.

9. On the Ashburnham's last night at Nauheim, what does Leonora Ashburnham see when she goes into her husband's room to check in on him?
(a) She discovers him praying with an expressionless look on his face.
(b) She discovers him sobbing and praying.
(c) She discovers him praying in ecstasy.
(d) She discovers him smiling and praying.

10. Which of the following best describes Leonora Ashburnham's reaction to Captain Edward Ashburnham's relationship with Nancy Rufford:
(a) Leonora is indifferent to their relationship.
(b) Leonora approves of their relationship and does everything she can to support it.
(c) Leonora is jealous of their relationship and makes plans to kill Nancy.
(d) Leonora does her best to keep the two apart and control Edward's feelings towards Nancy.

11. In Monte Carlo, what expensive gift does Captain Edward Ashburnham buy the courtesan with whom he is obsessed?
(a) An Arabian race horse.
(b) A Ming vase.
(c) A tiara.
(d) A painting by Michel Angelo.

12. What is the name of the man with whom Leonora tries to have an affair?
(a) Rodney Bayham.
(b) Jeremy Bayham.
(c) Philip Bayham.
(d) William Bayham.

13. Who sends a telegram to the Ashburnhams stating the sender's promise to take care of Nancy Rufford's mother?
(a) Edward White.
(b) Edward Black.
(c) Edward Green.
(d) Edward Brown.

14. After the trip to Monte Carlo and during his reunion with his military regiment, Captain Edward Ashburnham forms a romantic attachment to which of the following women:
(a) Sissy Sassafras.
(b) Mrs. Basil.
(c) La Dolciquita.
(d) Nancy Rufford.

15. According to John Dowell, why is Leonora Ashburnham to blame for the destruction of her own marriage?
(a) Because she is Protestant..
(b) Because she is Catholic.
(c) Because she is overweight.
(d) Because she is a pushover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What title does Leonora Ashburnham's father go by?

2. After Captain Edward Ashburnham's death, Leonora Ashburnham shares with John Dowell a letter written by which of the following people:

3. What is the name of the region where the Ashburnhams meet Maisie Maidan for the first time?

4. During the Ashburnham's last night at Nauheim, what does Leonora Ashburnham suggest to her husband?

5. The Ashburnhams receive a telegram regarding the care of Nancy Rufford's mother. In order to care for her, where does the sender of the telegram want to take Nancy's mother?

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