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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. What title does Leonora Ashburnham's father go by?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Lord.
(c) Sir.
(d) Captain.

2. How do Florence Dowell's aunts react when John Dowell tells them he wants to marry Florence?
(a) They become angry and storm out of the room.
(b) They pour him a glass of scotch and make a toast to his future happiness.
(c) They ask him to reconsider.
(d) They cry tears of joy.

3. On the night of Florence Dowell's death, what does Captain Edward Ashburnham tell Nancy Rufford?
(a) That he has reconciled with his wife.
(b) That he murdered Florence Dowell.
(c) That Florence Dowell is the person for whom he cares most in the world.
(d) That she, Nancy, is the person for whom he cares most in the world.

4. Which event in the novel is known as the "Kilsyte case"?
(a) Captain Edward Ashburnham's incestuous relationship with Nancy Rufford.
(b) The mysterious death of Florence Dowell.
(c) The mysterious death of Maisie Maidan.
(d) Captain Edward Ashburnham's kissing of a servant girl on a train.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to John Dowell, Leonora Ashburnham looks best while wearing which color?

2. When John Dowell first meets Captain Edward Ashburnham, John finds Edward to be what?

3. Which Christan denomination do Captain Edward Ashbunham's parents follow?

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

5. What title does Captain Edward Ashburnham's father go by?

(see the answer key)

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