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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 Florence Dowell's death, what does Captain Edward Ashburnham tell Nancy Rufford?
(a) That she, Nancy, is the person for whom he cares most in the world.
(b) That he has reconciled with his wife.
(c) That he murdered Florence Dowell.
(d) That Florence Dowell is the person for whom he cares most in the world.

2. According to John Dowell, how long does it take Captain Edward Ashburnham to grow tired of Florence Dowell?
(a) Three years.
(b) Six months.
(c) A year.
(d) Two years.

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

4. What is Florence Dowell's maiden name?
(a) Contingham.
(b) Dawson.
(c) Hurlbird.
(d) Hagerty.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After looking back on all the events that occurred during his marriage, how does John Dowell feel about his wife Florence?

3. What dream must Florence Dowell give up in order to divorce her husband and be with Captain Edward Ashburnham?

4. How many years of "uninterrupted tranquility" transpire between the Ashburnhams and the Dowells?

5. In the Ashburnham marriage, Leonora Ashburnham makes it her personal duty to do which of the following:

(see the answer key)

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