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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which decoration does Captain Edward Ashburnham receive from the military?
(a) The Meritorious Service Medal.
(b) The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross.
(c) The Victoria Cross.
(d) The Distinguished Service Order.

3. Where is Florence Dowell's dead body discovered?
(a) In the bathhouse.
(b) In the drawing room.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In her bedroom.

4. 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) Linen.
(b) Velvet.
(c) Satin.
(d) Silk.

5. 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 finds her comment to be old-fashioned.
(b) Because she has something stuck in her teeth.
(c) Because John assumes she is talking about religion.
(d) Because John thinks "the situation" is just a figment of her imagination.

6. 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 venture into arid climates.
(b) Allow Florence to participate in athletics.
(c) Allow Florence to eat spicy food.
(d) Allow Florence to engage in physical affection.

7. 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 a threatening letter to the woman who will be visiting the Ashburnhams.
(c) She threatens to kill herself.
(d) She sends Captain Edward Ashburnham a telegram.

8. In which country are the Ashburnhams from?
(a) Germany.
(b) Ireland.
(c) America.
(d) England.

9. In the second chapter, it's revealed that John and Florence Dowell spend twelve years of their marriage doing what?
(a) Having various extramarital affairs.
(b) Donating to charity.
(c) Traveling from city to city.
(d) Seeking medical treatment.

10. John Dowell compares his relationship with Nancy Rufford to a vacation to which of the following cities:
(a) Carcassonne.
(b) Havana.
(c) Paris.
(d) New York.

11. 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 relaxing in the bathhouse at Nauheim.
(c) They meet while dining at Nauheim.
(d) They meet while playing tennis at Nauheim.

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

13. In Part 2, Chapter 2, John Dowell compares Florence Dowell to which of the following warriors:
(a) A Spartan.
(b) A Tartar.
(c) An Amazon.
(d) A Samurai.

14. In which state does Florence Dowell dream of living with Captain Edward Ashburnham?
(a) New York.
(b) California.
(c) Oregon.
(d) Connecticut.

15. 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 Chinese pattern.
(c) A Hawaiian pattern.
(d) A polka dot pattern.

Short Answer Questions

1. When John Dowell's wife passes away, what does he want to do with the money he inherits from her estate?

2. Who is the narrator of The Good Solider ?

3. What color is the dress Florence Dowell wears on the night of her death?

4. What is Florence Dowell's maiden name?

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

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