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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. Which best describes the social views and character of Florence Dowell's family?
(a) Monarchal and feudal.
(b) Liberal and progressive.
(c) Conservative and old-fashioned.
(d) Religious and moralistic.

2. When John Dowell first meets Captain Edward Ashburnham, John finds Edward to be what?
(a) Quiet and sickly.
(b) Sentimental and charismatic.
(c) Obnoxious and crass.
(d) Nervous and excitable.

3. When it's discovered that Florence Dowell has a heart condition, what does the doctor tell John Dowell he should never do?
(a) Allow Florence to participate in athletics.
(b) Allow Florence to eat spicy food.
(c) Allow Florence to venture into arid climates.
(d) Allow Florence to engage in physical affection.

4. What time of day is it when John Dowell first hears of his wife's affair with Captain Edward Ashburnham?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Morning.
(c) Noon.
(d) Twilight.

5. On the night of Florence Dowell's death, which two characters attend a concert?
(a) Captain Edward Ashburnham and Maisie Maidan.
(b) Captain Edward Ashburnham and Nancy Rufford.
(c) Captain Edward Ashburnham and John Dowell.
(d) Captain Edward Ashburnham and Leonora Ashburnham.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 3, Chapter 2, it's mentioned that Nancy Rufford had once been knocked unconscious. For how many days was she unconscious?

3. What is the name of the woman who Captain Edward Ashburnham meets in India?

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

5. Which of the following best describes John Dowell's character as a husband?

(see the answer key)

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