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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the character who claims to have seen Florence Dowell leaving Jimmy's room at five in the morning?
(a) Bagshawe.
(b) Nancy Rufford.
(c) Maisie Maidan.
(d) Daschle.

2. According to John Dowell, why is Leonora Ashburnham to blame for the destruction of her own marriage?
(a) Because she is overweight.
(b) Because she is Catholic.
(c) Because she is a pushover.
(d) Because she is Protestant..

3. Leonora Ashburnham goes to Maisie Maidan's room after the trip to the castle. What does she find there?
(a) A letter addressed to her in Maisie Maidan's hand.
(b) A suicide note.
(c) A gold necklace.
(d) Maisie Maidan and Captain Edward Ashburnham engaged in a passionate kiss.

4. Which of the following best describes Leonora Ashburnham's relationship with Florence Dowell?
(a) The two women are in hostile but open communication about Edward.
(b) The two women try their best to ignore each other and the affair.
(c) The two women adore each other and make an attempt to share Edward's affections.
(d) The two women hate each other and refuse to discuss the affair.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Florence Dowell's dead body discovered?

2. 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?

3. In Monte Carlo, why does Captain Edward Ashburnham buy an expensive gift for a courtesan?

4. On the Ashburnham's last night at Nauheim, which religious idol does Captain Edward Ashburnham pray to?

5. What does Miss Florence Hurlbird want to do with the money that results from John Hurlbird's death?

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