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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. How do Leonora and Captain Edward Ashburnham meet and fall in love?
(a) They were introduced by John and Florence Dowell.
(b) They meet overseas while Edward was serving in the military.
(c) They didn't fall in love--their marriage was arranged by their parents.
(d) They meet at Nauheim where they were seeking treatment for their broken hearts.

2. When does John Dowell hear for the first time that his wife and Captain Edward Ashburnham have been having an affair?
(a) After the death of Maisie Maidan.
(b) After Captain Edward Ashburnham's funeral.
(c) After the trip to the castle.
(d) After Florence Dowell dies.

3. When the Dowells and the Ashburnhams visit the castle, what mode of transportation do they use?
(a) They go to the castle by horse and carriage.
(b) They walk to the castle.
(c) They go to the castle by automobile.
(d) They go to the castle by train.

4. 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?
(a) A floral pattern.
(b) A polka dot pattern.
(c) A Hawaiian pattern.
(d) A Chinese pattern.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which disease does John Dowell suffer from?

2. Who tells John Dowell that his wife and Captain Edward Ashburnham have been having an affair?

3. Who, according to Leonora Ashburnham, has the upper hand in the Dowell's marriage?

4. For what reason is Captain Edward Ashburnham almost imprisoned?

5. Where do the Ashburnhams first meet Maisie Maidan?

(see the answer key)

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