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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 which country are the Ashburnhams from?
(a) Germany.
(b) England.
(c) Ireland.
(d) America.

2. Which cultural revolution results from the teachings of Martin Luther?
(a) The Protestant Reformation.
(b) The Baptist Reformation.
(c) The Catholic Reformation.
(d) The Mormon Reformation.

3. Which words best describe the character of Florence Dowell's uncle?
(a) Mean-spirited, selfish, and lazy.
(b) Generous, industrious, and eccentric.
(c) Soft-spoken, demure, and intelligent.
(d) Prudish, judgmental, and haughty.

4. Which character is a devout Irish Catholic ?
(a) Florence Dowell.
(b) Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(c) John Dowell.
(d) Leonora Ashburnham.

5. In the castle, when Florence Dowell touches Captain Edward Ashburnham, what is Leonora Ashburnham's reaction?
(a) Leonora slaps Edward in the face.
(b) Leonora flees the room in anguish.
(c) Leonora slaps Florence in the face.
(d) Leonora kisses John Dowell on the cheek.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of The Good Solider ?

2. What is John Dowell's nickname for Captain Edward Ashburnham?

3. In the first chapter, the narrator describes the story as what?

4. What is Florence Dowell's maiden name?

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?

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