1. 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.

2. 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 does her best to keep the two apart and control Edward's feelings towards Nancy.
(d) Leonora is jealous of their relationship and makes plans to kill Nancy.

3. When Nancy Rufford is a child, how does her father treat her?
(a) He was physically abusive toward her.
(b) To her he was a kind, loving, and judicious father.
(c) He doted on her and spoiled her immensely.
(d) He was cold and indifferent toward her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During Leonora Ashburnham's fight with a young woman at Nauheim, something gets stuck in the young woman's hair. Which object gets stuck in the woman's hair?

2. In the Ashburnham marriage, Leonora Ashburnham makes it her personal duty to do which of the following:

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

4. What does Miss Florence Hurlbird want to do with the money that results from John Hurlbird's death?

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

(see the answer key)

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