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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. On the night of Florence Dowell's death, what does Captain Edward Ashburnham tell Nancy Rufford?
(a) That Florence Dowell is the person for whom he cares most in the world.
(b) That he murdered Florence Dowell.
(c) That he has reconciled with his wife.
(d) That she, Nancy, is the person for whom he cares most in the world.

2. 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) Maisie Maidan.
(c) Daschle.
(d) Nancy Rufford.

3. Which decoration does Captain Edward Ashburnham receive from the military?
(a) The Distinguished Service Order.
(b) The Victoria Cross.
(c) The Meritorious Service Medal.
(d) The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross.

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

5. In Monte Carlo, why does Captain Edward Ashburnham buy an expensive gift for a courtesan?
(a) Because he's attempting to support a child he fathered with the courtesan.
(b) Because he is in love with the courtesan and wants to buy her affection.
(c) Because she refuses to see him unless he buys the gift.
(d) Because he is being blackmailed by the courtesan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells John Dowell that his wife and Captain Edward Ashburnham have been having an affair?

2. How old is Leonora Ashburnham when she and Captain Edward Ashburnham marry?

3. Of her mother and father, whom does Nancy prefer?

4. How long after Florence Dowell dies does John Dowell begin to consider a possible second marriage?

5. What does Leonora Ashburnham tell Nancy Rufford about the whereabouts of Nancy's mother?

(see the answer key)

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