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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first chapter, the narrator describes the story as what?
(a) The saddest story he has ever heard.
(b) The most exciting story he has ever heard.
(c) The most romantic story he has ever heard.
(d) The most scandalous story he has ever heard.

2. In Chapter 3, when the Ashburnhams are seated for dinner, what do they say to their waiter?
(a) They make a comment on the weather.
(b) They ask the waiter whether he would like to join them later for cocktails.
(c) That thier table is unsatisfactory and they would like to be moved.
(d) They make a comment on the quality of the waiter's service.

3. During her honeymoon, Florence Dowell suggests to her husband that they move to which country:
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) India.

4. 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 from a tree.
(c) He climbs into her room by a rope ladder.
(d) He digs a tunnel under her room and burrows his way in.

5. 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) Seeking medical treatment.
(d) Traveling from city to city.

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

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

8. According to Leonora Ashburnham, how does Florence Dowell die?
(a) She died from heart failure.
(b) She fell and broke her neck.
(c) She committed suicide.
(d) She was murdered.

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

10. How does Maisie Maidan die?
(a) She dies from childbirth.
(b) She dies from heart failure.
(c) She committed suicide.
(d) She was murdered.

11. In which country do the Dowells live?
(a) Ireland.
(b) England.
(c) Germany.
(d) America.

12. 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 engage in physical affection.
(d) Allow Florence to eat spicy food.

13. How many years of "uninterrupted tranquility" transpire between the Ashburnhams and the Dowells?
(a) Thirteen years.
(b) Nine years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Ten years.

14. From which city does Florence Dowell's family originate?
(a) London, England.
(b) Stamford, Connecticut.
(c) Jamestown, Virginia.
(d) Berlin, Germany.

15. What is the first name of Florence's uncle?
(a) Edward.
(b) William.
(c) John.
(d) Philip.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what does Leonora Ashburnham discover about Captain Edward Ashburnham?

2. Why does Captain Edward Ashburnham receive a decoration from the military?

3. What is the name of the woman who Captain Edward Ashburnham meets in India?

4. In the first chapter, the narrator compares the institution of marriage to what?

5. Which words best describe the character of Florence Dowell's uncle?

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