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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. Where is John Dowell when he first hears of his wife's affair with Captain Edward Ashburnham?
(a) At the Branshaw Manor.
(b) In the castle.
(c) Home in the United States.
(d) At Nauheim.

2. At school, what does Nancy repeatedly do?
(a) Kisses one of her professors.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Breaks the same school rule.
(d) Wears the same stockings.

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

4. 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 Chinese vase.
(d) A glass necklace.

5. According to John Dowell, Leonora Ashburnham looks best while wearing which color?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is John Dowell's nickname for Captain Edward Ashburnham?

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

3. In Chapter 5 it's revealed that Captain Edward Ashburnham had resigned from his military commission. For what reason does he resign?

4. What is the nature of Captain Edward Ashburnham's relationship to Maisie Maidan?

5. What does Leonora Ashburnham tell Nancy Rufford about the whereabouts of Nancy's mother?

(see the answer key)

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