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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Ashburnham marriage there is a dispute as to how any potential Ashburnham children should be raised. What is the nature of this dispute?
(a) Whether the Ashburnham children should be raised in America or England.
(b) The religious upbringing of the Ashburnham children.
(c) Whether the Ashburnham children should be subjected to spanking.
(d) Whether the Ashburnham children should be raised in the country or the city.

2. Which of the following characters meet up with the Dowells in France during their honeymoon:
(a) Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Maisie Maidan.
(d) Nancy Rufford.

3. What color is the dress Nancy Rufford wears on the night of Florence Dowell's death?
(a) Black.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

4. Soon after Leonora Ashburnham marries Captain Edward Ashburnham, what does she discover about her husband? .
(a) She discovers he is obnoxiously frugal with money.
(b) She discovers he is sterile.
(c) She discovers he is extremely religious.
(d) She discovers he is extravagant with money.

5. When does John Dowell hear for the first time that his wife and Captain Edward Ashburnham have been having an affair?
(a) After the trip to the castle.
(b) After Florence Dowell dies.
(c) After the death of Maisie Maidan.
(d) After Captain Edward Ashburnham's funeral.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, according to Leonora Ashburnham, has the upper hand in the Dowell's marriage?

2. After Florence Dowell dies, who does John Dowell want to marry?

3. In Chapter 3, when the Ashburnhams are seated for dinner, what do they say to their waiter?

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

5. Who tells John Dowell that his wife and Captain Edward Ashburnham have been having an affair?

(see the answer key)

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