The Good Soldier Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 172 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Good Soldier Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In the castle, when Florence Dowell touches Captain Edward Ashburnham, what is Leonora Ashburnham's reaction?
(a) Leonora flees the room in anguish.
(b) Leonora slaps Edward in the face.
(c) Leonora slaps Florence in the face.
(d) Leonora kisses John Dowell on the cheek.

5. What is the name of the castle visited by the Ashburnhams and the Dowells?
(a) Braunfels Castle.
(b) The Castle of Wernigerode.
(c) The Castle of St. Elizabeth of Hungary.
(d) Hohenzollern Castle.

6. On the night of the Dowell's engagement, how does John Dowell get into Florence's bedroom?
(a) He pole vaults into her room with a very large stick.
(b) He climbs into her room by a rope ladder.
(c) He climbs into her room from a tree.
(d) He digs a tunnel under her room and burrows his way in.

7. Who is the narrator of The Good Solider ?
(a) John Dowell.
(b) Florence Dowell.
(c) Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(d) Leonora Ashburnham.

8. After looking back on all the events that occurred during his marriage, how does John Dowell feel about his wife Florence?
(a) He still loves her.
(b) He hates her.
(c) He feels indifferent about her.
(d) He feels sorry for her.

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

10. According to John Dowell, Leonora Ashburnham looks best while wearing which color?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Blue.

11. Soon after the Dowells are married, Florence Dowell asks her husband to hold something for her. What is the object Florence asks her husband to hold?
(a) A Chinese vase.
(b) A perfume bottle.
(c) A case of medicine.
(d) A glass necklace.

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

13. Which disease does John Dowell suffer from?
(a) Rickets.
(b) Heart disease.
(c) He suffers from no disease.
(d) Mental illness.

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

15. What is John Dowell's nickname for Captain Edward Ashburnham?
(a) Captain Ed.
(b) Ted.
(c) Teddy.
(d) Ed.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Leonora Ashburnham goes to Maisie Maidan's room after the trip to the castle. What does she find there?

4. In which country are the Ashburnhams from?

5. Which decoration does Captain Edward Ashburnham receive from the military?

(see the answer keys)

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