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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the third chapter, what fear does John Dowell express?
(a) That he is a saint among sinners.
(b) That he is secretly in love with Leonora Ashburnham.
(c) That he is a cursed man.
(d) That he is a eunuch among real men.

2. Which best describes Florence Dowell's social views and behavior?
(a) Florence behaves much like an old-fashioned English aristocrat.
(b) Florence behaves like a revolutionary feminist who demands that women be liberated from social norms.
(c) Florence behaves quite like a modern woman.
(d) Florence behaves like a religious zealot who calls for the chastity and purity of women.

3. During the stay at Nauheim, who is the only person to be unaware of the affair that takes place?
(a) John Dowell.
(b) Florence Dowell.
(c) Leonora Ashburnham.
(d) Captain Edward Ashburnham.

4. When John Dowell's wife passes away, what does he want to do with the money he inherits from her estate?
(a) He wants to donate the money to charity.
(b) He does not want the inheritance.
(c) He can't decide what to do with the inheritance.
(d) He wants to buy an estate.

5. What is the first name of Florence's uncle?
(a) Philip.
(b) William.
(c) John.
(d) Edward.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Ashburnhams and the Dowells first meet, Captain Edward Ashburnham has been serving in the military in which country?

2. When John Dowell first meets Captain Edward Ashburnham, John finds Edward to be what?

3. Who is the narrator of The Good Solider ?

4. 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?

5. 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?

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