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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 first chapter, the narrator describes the story as what?
(a) The most scandalous story he has ever heard.
(b) The most exciting story he has ever heard.
(c) The saddest story he has ever heard.
(d) The most romantic story he has ever heard.

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

3. In the second chapter, what does John Dowell receive from Edward Ashburnham?
(a) A letter of condolence.
(b) An apology.
(c) A telegraph.
(d) An expensive gift.

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?
(a) A Chinese pattern.
(b) A polka dot pattern.
(c) A floral pattern.
(d) A Hawaiian pattern.

5. John Dowell can only recall one particular dress his wife Florence wore during their stay at Nauheim. What color is this dress?
(a) Purple.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

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. Both Florence Dowell and Captain Edward Ashburnham suffer from which disease?

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

4. In Chapter 2, John Dowell is reminded of a folktale. In the folktale, which two characters appear?

5. Which best describes Captain Edward Ashburnham's reputation?

(see the answer key)

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