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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Captain Edward Ashburnham react toward Maisie Maidan's death?
(a) He shows little remorse--it doesn't seem to faze him.
(b) It startles him and gives him a newfound respect for the fragility of life.
(c) He goes to his room and cries for days.
(d) Although inwardly he is mourning her death, he puts on a brave face and acts stoically.

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

3. What is Maisie Maidan's marital status?
(a) She is married.
(b) She is single.
(c) She is divorced.
(d) She is widowed.

4. How old is Nancy when she is knocked unconscious?
(a) 26.
(b) 3.
(c) 19.
(d) 12.

5. Who tells John Dowell that his wife and Captain Edward Ashburnham have been having an affair?
(a) Leonora Ashburnham.
(b) Nancy Rufford.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Captain Edward Ashburnham.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the witness box, while defending himself during the Kilsyte case, what does Captain Edward Ashburnham realize?

2. Inside the castle, what object does Florence Dowell draw everyone's attention to?

3. On the day Leonora Ashburnham is bedridden, which family is featured in the newspaper article that Nancy Rufford reads?

4. Who does Captain Edward Ashburnham eventually choose to be his long-term lover?

5. In what room of the castle does Florence Dowell touch Captain Edward Ashburnham?

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