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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. Which best describes Captain Edward Ashburnham's reputation?
(a) He has a reputation for being a good solider.
(b) He has a reputation for being an avid reader.
(c) He has a reputation for being an excellent tennis player.
(d) He has a reputation for being a generous philanthropist.

2. How many children do the Ashburnhams have?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) They have no children.
(d) One.

3. Where does John Dowell go after Florence dies?
(a) He joins the military and goes to India.
(b) He returns to the United States.
(c) He moves to London.
(d) He takes a vacation to France.

4. What is the name of the man with whom Leonora tries to have an affair?
(a) Rodney Bayham.
(b) Philip Bayham.
(c) William Bayham.
(d) Jeremy Bayham.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is John Dowell drawn to Leonora Ashburnham?

2. From which city does Florence Dowell's family originate?

3. Just before John Dowell comes to visit the Ashburnhams, Captain Edward Ashburnham insists that Nancy Rufford do which of the following:

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

5. What color is the dress Nancy Rufford wears on the night of Florence Dowell's death?

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