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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to John Dowell, how long does it take Captain Edward Ashburnham to grow tired of Florence Dowell?
(a) Two years.
(b) Six months.
(c) A year.
(d) Three years.

2. What does Leonora Ashburnham do to the young woman whom she sees leaving Captain Edward Ashburnham's room at Nauheim?
(a) She slaps the young woman in the face.
(b) She tackles the young woman.
(c) She boxes the young woman's ears.
(d) She pulls out the young woman's hair.

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

4. What disease causes the death of Florence Dowell's uncle?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Heart disease.
(c) Bronchitis.
(d) Syphilis.

5. Whenever Florence Dowell hears that a woman is visiting the Ashburnhams in England, what does she do?
(a) She takes the first train to the Ashburnham's estate.
(b) She sends Captain Edward Ashburnham a telegram.
(c) She threatens to kill herself.
(d) She sends a threatening letter to the woman who will be visiting the Ashburnhams.

6. What is Florence Dowell's maiden name?
(a) Contingham.
(b) Hagerty.
(c) Hurlbird.
(d) Dawson.

7. John Dowell can only recall one particular dress his wife Florence wore during their stay at Nauheim. What kind of pattern is on this dress?
(a) A floral pattern.
(b) A Hawaiian pattern.
(c) A Chinese pattern.
(d) A polka dot pattern.

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

9. Why does John Dowell laugh at Leonora Ashburnham when she says she can't "accept the situation" between Florence Dowell and Captain Edward Ashburnham?
(a) Because John thinks "the situation" is just a figment of her imagination.
(b) Because John assumes she is talking about religion.
(c) Because John finds her comment to be old-fashioned.
(d) Because she has something stuck in her teeth.

10. How do the Dowells meet the Ashburnhams for the first time?
(a) They meet on a passenger ship during the Dowells' honeymoon.
(b) They meet while playing tennis at Nauheim.
(c) They meet while dining at Nauheim.
(d) They meet while relaxing in the bathhouse at Nauheim.

11. John Dowell can only recall one particular dress his wife Florence wore during their stay at Nauheim. What kind of material is this dress made out of?
(a) Satin.
(b) Silk.
(c) Linen.
(d) Velvet.

12. When does Captain Edward Ashburnham's disease begin?
(a) He acquired the disease during puberty.
(b) He has had the disease since birth.
(c) He acquired the disease while participating in athletics during his youth.
(d) He acquired the disease during a sea journey to Europe on his honeymoon.

13. How do Leonora and Captain Edward Ashburnham meet and fall in love?
(a) They meet at Nauheim where they were seeking treatment for their broken hearts.
(b) They meet overseas while Edward was serving in the military.
(c) They were introduced by John and Florence Dowell.
(d) They didn't fall in love--their marriage was arranged by their parents.

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

15. How do Florence Dowell's aunts react when John Dowell tells them he wants to marry Florence?
(a) They become angry and storm out of the room.
(b) They pour him a glass of scotch and make a toast to his future happiness.
(c) They cry tears of joy.
(d) They ask him to reconsider.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first chapter, the narrator describes the story as what?

2. Who is the narrator of The Good Solider ?

3. When the Ashburnhams and the Dowells first meet, Captain Edward Ashburnham has been serving in the military in which country?

4. What dream must Florence Dowell give up in order to divorce her husband and be with Captain Edward Ashburnham?

5. During her honeymoon, Florence Dowell suggests to her husband that they move to which country:

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