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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. How do Leonora and Captain Edward Ashburnham meet and fall in love?
(a) They didn't fall in love--their marriage was arranged by their parents.
(b) They meet overseas while Edward was serving in the military.
(c) They meet at Nauheim where they were seeking treatment for their broken hearts.
(d) They were introduced by John and Florence Dowell.

2. In Chapter 5 it's revealed that Captain Edward Ashburnham had resigned from his military commission. For what reason does he resign?
(a) He resigned in order to escape a young matron who was in love with him.
(b) He resigned in order to follow and court a young matron.
(c) He resigned in order to restore the honor of a young matron with whom he had an affair.
(d) He resigned because he was accused of harassing a young matron.

3. From which city does Florence Dowell's family originate?
(a) Berlin, Germany.
(b) London, England.
(c) Jamestown, Virginia.
(d) Stamford, Connecticut.

4. What is Maisie Maidan's marital status?
(a) She is single.
(b) She is divorced.
(c) She is married.
(d) She is widowed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which best describes the social views and character of Florence Dowell's family?

2. In Chapter 5, what does Leonora Ashburnham discover about Captain Edward Ashburnham?

3. 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?

4. Why is John Dowell drawn to Leonora Ashburnham?

5. How does Maisie Maidan die?

(see the answer key)

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