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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. Leonora Ashburnham goes to Maisie Maidan's room after the trip to the castle. What does she find there?
(a) Maisie Maidan and Captain Edward Ashburnham engaged in a passionate kiss.
(b) A gold necklace.
(c) A letter addressed to her in Maisie Maidan's hand.
(d) A suicide note.

2. In the first chapter, it's revealed that which of these two characters are having an affair?
(a) Florence Dowell and Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(b) None of these characters are having an affair.
(c) Florence Dowell and Leonora Ashburnham.
(d) John Dowell and Leonora Ashburnham.

3. Which Christian denomination do Leonora Ashburnham's parents follow?
(a) Anglican.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Presbyterian.
(d) Lutheran.

4. In Part 3, Chapter 2, it's mentioned that Nancy Rufford had once been knocked unconscious. For how many days was she unconscious?
(a) Six Days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Twenty days
(d) Half-a-day.

5. In Monte Carlo, why does Captain Edward Ashburnham buy an expensive gift for a courtesan?
(a) Because he is being blackmailed by the courtesan.
(b) Because he's attempting to support a child he fathered with the courtesan.
(c) Because she refuses to see him unless he buys the gift.
(d) Because he is in love with the courtesan and wants to buy her affection.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does John Dowell use to refer to the ambiguous character introduced in Chapter 2?

2. During the visit to the castle, where does Florence Dowell touch Captain Edward Ashburnham on his body?

3. According to Leonora Ashburnham, how does Florence Dowell die?

4. What is the name of the courtesan who Captain Edward Ashburnham becomes obsessed with in Monte Carlo?

5. What does Leonora Ashburnham do to the young woman whom she sees leaving Captain Edward Ashburnham's room at Nauheim?

(see the answer key)

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