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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 third chapter, what fear does John Dowell express?
(a) That he is a eunuch among real men.
(b) That he is a saint among sinners.
(c) That he is secretly in love with Leonora Ashburnham.
(d) That he is a cursed man.

2. What is the name of the woman who Captain Edward Ashburnham meets in India?
(a) Marybeth Maiden.
(b) Marion Maiden.
(c) Maisie Maidan.
(d) Mabel Maiden.

3. On the night of the Dowell's engagement, how does John Dowell get into Florence's bedroom?
(a) He climbs into her room by a rope ladder.
(b) He climbs into her room from a tree.
(c) He digs a tunnel under her room and burrows his way in.
(d) He pole vaults into her room with a very large stick.

4. Which best describes Captain Edward Ashburnham's reputation?
(a) He has a reputation for being a good solider.
(b) He has a reputation for being an excellent tennis player.
(c) He has a reputation for being an avid reader.
(d) He has a reputation for being a generous philanthropist.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What time of day is it when John Dowell first hears of his wife's affair with Captain Edward Ashburnham?

4. During the stay at Nauheim, who is the only person to be unaware of the affair that takes place?

5. 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?

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