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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. John Dowell compares his relationship with Nancy Rufford to a vacation to which of the following cities:
(a) Paris.
(b) Havana.
(c) Carcassonne.
(d) New York.

2. Why does John Dowell laugh at Leonora Ashburnham when she says she can't "accept the situation" between Florence Dowell and Captain Edward Ashburnham?
(a) Because John finds her comment to be old-fashioned.
(b) Because she has something stuck in her teeth.
(c) Because John thinks "the situation" is just a figment of her imagination.
(d) Because John assumes she is talking about religion.

3. Which best describes Captain Edward Ashburnham's reputation?
(a) He has a reputation for being a good solider.
(b) He has a reputation for being an avid reader.
(c) He has a reputation for being a generous philanthropist.
(d) He has a reputation for being an excellent tennis player.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Florence Dowell's dead body discovered?

3. In which state does Florence Dowell dream of living with Captain Edward Ashburnham?

4. What is the first name of Florence's uncle?

5. John Dowell can only recall one particular dress his wife Florence wore during their stay at Nauheim. What kind of pattern is on this dress?

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