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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. 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. In the first chapter, it's revealed that which of these two characters are having an affair?
(a) Florence Dowell and Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(b) John Dowell and Leonora Ashburnham.
(c) None of these characters are having an affair.
(d) Florence Dowell and Leonora Ashburnham.

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

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

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?
(a) Silk.
(b) Linen.
(c) Velvet.
(d) Satin.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Dowells and the Ashburnhams visit the castle, what mode of transportation do they use?

2. According to John Dowell, Leonora Ashburnham looks best while wearing which color?

3. How do Leonora and Captain Edward Ashburnham meet and fall in love?

4. In Chapter 3, when the Ashburnhams are seated for dinner, what do they say to their waiter?

5. Which words best describe the character of Florence Dowell's uncle?

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