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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 Monte Carlo, what does Captain Edward Ashburnham purchase from a woman?
(a) Sexual Favors.
(b) Flowers.
(c) An Arabian horse.
(d) Her silence.

2. What time of day is it when John Dowell first hears of his wife's affair with Captain Edward Ashburnham?
(a) Noon.
(b) Morning.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Twilight.

3. 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) Whether the Ashburnham children should be raised in the country or the city.
(c) Whether the Ashburnham children should be subjected to spanking.
(d) The religious upbringing of the Ashburnham children.

4. According to John Dowell, Leonora Ashburnham looks best while wearing which color?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

5. When John Dowell first meets Captain Edward Ashburnham, John finds Edward to be what?
(a) Nervous and excitable.
(b) Quiet and sickly.
(c) Obnoxious and crass.
(d) Sentimental and charismatic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Leonora Ashburnham's maiden name?

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

3. Where does John Dowell go after Florence dies?

4. John Dowell can only recall one particular dress his wife Florence wore during their stay at Nauheim. What kind of pattern is on this dress?

5. How many children do the Ashburnhams have?

(see the answer key)

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