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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On the night of the Dowell's engagement, how does John Dowell get into Florence's bedroom?
(a) He climbs into her room from a tree.
(b) He digs a tunnel under her room and burrows his way in.
(c) He pole vaults into her room with a very large stick.
(d) He climbs into her room by a rope ladder.

3. In Chapter 2, John Dowell is reminded of a folktale. In the folktale, which two characters appear?
(a) A lyre player and a duchess.
(b) A piper and a witch.
(c) A nun and a devil.
(d) A she-wolf and a poet.

4. When John Dowell's wife passes away, what does he want to do with the money he inherits from her estate?
(a) He wants to donate the money to charity.
(b) He wants to buy an estate.
(c) He does not want the inheritance.
(d) He can't decide what to do with the inheritance.

5. How do Leonora and Captain Edward Ashburnham meet and fall in love?
(a) They didn't fall in love--their marriage was arranged by their parents.
(b) They meet at Nauheim where they were seeking treatment for their broken hearts.
(c) They meet overseas while Edward was serving in the military.
(d) They were introduced by John and Florence Dowell.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the third chapter, what fear does John Dowell express?

2. Who, according to Leonora Ashburnham, has the upper hand in the Dowell's marriage?

3. In the second chapter, what does John Dowell receive from Edward Ashburnham?

4. What is Nancy Rufford's relationship to Leonora Ashburnham?

5. When does Florence Dowell's disease begin?

(see the answer key)

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