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

2. During the visit to the castle, where does Florence Dowell touch Captain Edward Ashburnham on his body?
(a) She touches him on the wrist.
(b) She touches him on the forehead.
(c) She touches him on the back.
(d) She touches him on the waist.

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

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 rotten apple and a prison.
(d) A ball and chain.

5. In Chapter 5 it's revealed that Captain Edward Ashburnham had resigned from his military commission. For what reason does he resign?
(a) He resigned because he was accused of harassing a young matron.
(b) He resigned in order to restore the honor of a young matron with whom he had an affair.
(c) He resigned in order to follow and court a young matron.
(d) He resigned in order to escape a young matron who was in love with him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the castle, when Florence Dowell touches Captain Edward Ashburnham, what is Leonora Ashburnham's reaction?

3. For what reason is Captain Edward Ashburnham almost imprisoned?

4. In the second chapter, it's revealed that John and Florence Dowell spend twelve years of their marriage doing what?

5. What is Florence Dowell's maiden name?

(see the answer key)

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