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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the stay at Nauheim, who is the only person to be unaware of the affair that takes place?
(a) Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(b) Leonora Ashburnham.
(c) Florence Dowell.
(d) John Dowell.

2. Why does Captain Edward Ashburnham receive a decoration from the military?
(a) For rescuing two men who had fallen overboard from a ship.
(b) For rescuing a fellow solder who had been held captive by enemies abroad.
(c) For his excellence in marksmanship.
(d) For his extraordinary bravery in battle.

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

4. Which of the following characters meet up with the Dowells in France during their honeymoon:
(a) Nancy Rufford.
(b) Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(c) Maisie Maidan.
(d) Jimmy.

5. Why is John Dowell drawn to Leonora Ashburnham?
(a) Because she understands the difficulty of taking care of a sick spouse.
(b) Because he is aroused by her beauty.
(c) Because he admires her piety and moral righteousness.
(d) Because she's the only one who understands the heartbreak of infidelity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which best describes Captain Edward Ashburnham's reputation?

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

3. How long after Florence Dowell dies does John Dowell begin to consider a possible second marriage?

4. In Chapter 2, John Dowell is reminded of a folktale. In the folktale, which two characters appear?

5. Which character discovers Florence Dowell's dead body?

(see the answer key)

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