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

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

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

4. In Chapter 2, John Dowell is reminded of a folktale. In the folktale, which two characters appear?
(a) A nun and a devil.
(b) A she-wolf and a poet.
(c) A lyre player and a duchess.
(d) A piper and a witch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. John Dowell can only recall one particular dress his wife Florence wore during their stay at Nauheim. What kind of material is this dress made out of?

2. What does John Dowell say it feels like to be a "deceived husband"?

3. What is the name of the woman who Captain Edward Ashburnham meets in India?

4. Which cultural revolution results from the teachings of Martin Luther?

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

(see the answer key)

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