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

2. Both Florence Dowell and Captain Edward Ashburnham suffer from which disease?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Heart disease.
(c) Mental illness.
(d) Scurvy.

3. How long after Florence Dowell dies does John Dowell begin to consider a possible second marriage?
(a) One day.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

4. In Monte Carlo, what does Captain Edward Ashburnham purchase from a woman?
(a) Sexual Favors.
(b) Flowers.
(c) An Arabian horse.
(d) Her silence.

5. In Part 2, Chapter 2, John Dowell compares Florence Dowell to which of the following warriors:
(a) A Spartan.
(b) A Tartar.
(c) An Amazon.
(d) A Samurai.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Florence Dowell's aunts react when John Dowell tells them he wants to marry Florence?

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

3. Which character is a devout Irish Catholic ?

4. What is Florence Dowell's maiden name?

5. What does Captain Edward Ashburnham do while he is in Monte Carlo?

(see the answer key)

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