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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. What is Florence Dowell's maiden name?
(a) Dawson.
(b) Contingham.
(c) Hurlbird.
(d) Hagerty.

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

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

4. In the first chapter, the narrator compares the institution of marriage to what?
(a) A red rose.
(b) A runaway train and an enduring flame.
(c) A ball and chain.
(d) A rotten apple and a prison.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do the Dowells meet the Ashburnhams for the first time?

3. In which country are the Ashburnhams from?

4. During the stay at Nauheim, who is the only person to be unaware of the affair that takes place?

5. When John Dowell's wife passes away, what does he want to do with the money he inherits from her estate?

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