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

2. What does Captain Edward Ashburnham do while he is in Monte Carlo?
(a) He purchased an estate.
(b) He sought medical treatment.
(c) He gambled away an enormous amount of money.
(d) He had an affair with the daughter of an admiral.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which cultural revolution results from the teachings of Martin Luther?

3. In what room of the castle does Florence Dowell touch Captain Edward Ashburnham?

4. Inside the castle, what object does Florence Dowell draw everyone's attention to?

5. What is the date of Florence Dowell's death?

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