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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Soon after the Dowells are married, Florence Dowell asks her husband to hold something for her. What is the object Florence asks her husband to hold?
(a) A case of medicine.
(b) A perfume bottle.
(c) A glass necklace.
(d) A Chinese vase.

2. During the visit to the castle, where does Florence Dowell touch Captain Edward Ashburnham on his body?
(a) She touches him on the back.
(b) She touches him on the wrist.
(c) She touches him on the forehead.
(d) She touches him on the waist.

3. What term does John Dowell use to refer to the ambiguous character introduced in Chapter 2?
(a) He refers to her as "the governess."
(b) He refers to him as "the boy."
(c) He refers to him as "the gentleman."
(d) He refers to her as "the girl."

4. In the castle, when Florence Dowell touches Captain Edward Ashburnham, what is Leonora Ashburnham's reaction?
(a) Leonora kisses John Dowell on the cheek.
(b) Leonora flees the room in anguish.
(c) Leonora slaps Florence in the face.
(d) Leonora slaps Edward in the face.

5. Which of the following best describes Leonora Ashburnham's reaction to Captain Edward Ashburnham's relationship with Nancy Rufford:
(a) Leonora does her best to keep the two apart and control Edward's feelings towards Nancy.
(b) Leonora approves of their relationship and does everything she can to support it.
(c) Leonora is jealous of their relationship and makes plans to kill Nancy.
(d) Leonora is indifferent to their relationship.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to John Dowell, how long does it take Captain Edward Ashburnham to grow tired of Florence Dowell?

2. Which best describes the social views and character of Florence Dowell's family?

3. How long after Florence Dowell dies does John Dowell begin to consider a possible second marriage?

4. How old is Captain Edward Ashburnham when he and Leonora Ashburnham marry?

5. What is Nancy Rufford's religion?

(see the answer key)

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