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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What disease causes the death of Florence Dowell's uncle?
(a) Syphilis.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Bronchitis.
(d) Heart disease.

5. In Chapter 3, when the Ashburnhams are seated for dinner, what do they say to their waiter?
(a) That thier table is unsatisfactory and they would like to be moved.
(b) They ask the waiter whether he would like to join them later for cocktails.
(c) They make a comment on the weather.
(d) They make a comment on the quality of the waiter's service.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which country do the Dowells live?

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

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

4. During the visit to the castle, where does Florence Dowell touch Captain Edward Ashburnham on his body?

5. In Chapter 5, what does Leonora Ashburnham discover about Captain Edward Ashburnham?

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