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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Captain Edward Ashburnham react toward Maisie Maidan's death?
(a) He goes to his room and cries for days.
(b) It startles him and gives him a newfound respect for the fragility of life.
(c) He shows little remorse--it doesn't seem to faze him.
(d) Although inwardly he is mourning her death, he puts on a brave face and acts stoically.

3. Where do the Ashburnhams first meet Maisie Maidan?
(a) In India.
(b) At Nauheim.
(c) In England.
(d) On a train to Germany.

4. What reason does John Dowell give to explain his wife's infidelity?
(a) He believes his wife was an American who got caught up in European intrigue.
(b) He believes his wife's infidelity was due to her lack of religion.
(c) He believes his wife went through a crisis after being diagnosed with her sickness.
(d) He believes his wife could not resist Captain Edward Ashburnham's good looks.

5. What is the nature of Captain Edward Ashburnham's relationship to Maisie Maidan?
(a) She is his mistress.
(b) She is a family friend.
(c) She is a long-lost relative.
(d) She is his servant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the visit to the castle, where does Florence Dowell touch Captain Edward Ashburnham on his body?

3. In the third chapter, what fear does John Dowell express?

4. Why does John Dowell laugh at Leonora Ashburnham when she says she can't "accept the situation" between Florence Dowell and Captain Edward Ashburnham?

5. What is Florence Dowell's maiden name?

(see the answer key)

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