1. John Dowell can only recall one particular dress his wife Florence wore during their stay at Nauheim. What color is this dress?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Purple.

2. During the stay at Nauheim, who is the only person to be unaware of the affair that takes place?
(a) Florence Dowell.
(b) Leonora Ashburnham.
(c) Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(d) John Dowell.

3. Which of the following best describes John Dowell's character as a husband?
(a) He is extremely sensitive and his feelings are easily hurt.
(b) He is frigid and sometimes has a violent temper.
(c) He is romantic, suave, and debonair.
(d) He is affectionate, loving, and warm.

4. How old is Captain Edward Ashburnham when he and Leonora Ashburnham marry?
(a) 16.
(b) 35.
(c) 22.
(d) 29.

5. After Florence Dowell dies, who does John Dowell want to marry?
(a) Maisie Maidan.
(b) Nancy Rufford.
(c) Leonora Ashburnham.
(d) Bagshawe.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. When it's discovered that Florence Dowell has a heart condition, what does the doctor tell John Dowell he should never do?

3. John Dowell compares his relationship with Nancy Rufford to a vacation to which of the following cities:

4. Who breaks the object Florence Dowell asks her husband to hold?

5. Which event in the novel is known as the "Kilsyte case"?

(see the answer key)

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