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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Leonora Ashburnham's reaction to Captain Edward Ashburnham's relationship with Nancy Rufford:
(a) Leonora is jealous of their relationship and makes plans to kill Nancy.
(b) Leonora does her best to keep the two apart and control Edward's feelings towards Nancy.
(c) Leonora approves of their relationship and does everything she can to support it.
(d) Leonora is indifferent to their relationship.

2. In Part 4, Chapter 5, Captain Edward Ashburnham gives a woman a large sum of money. Why does he give the woman money?
(a) Because her house has been destroyed in a fire.
(b) Because she is blackmailing him.
(c) Because she's been accused of murdering her baby.
(d) Because he wants to purchase her sexual favors.

3. How old is Leonora Ashburnham when she makes it her responsibility to rebuild the Ashburnham fortune?
(a) 24.
(b) 30.
(c) 19.
(d) 35.

4. The Ashburnhams receive a telegram regarding the care of Nancy Rufford's mother. In order to care for her, where does the sender of the telegram want to take Nancy's mother?
(a) To India.
(b) To Nauheim.
(c) To Italy.
(d) To Paris.

5. In Part 3, Chapter 2, it's mentioned that Nancy Rufford had once been knocked unconscious. For how many days was she unconscious?
(a) Three days.
(b) Half-a-day.
(c) Twenty days
(d) Six Days.

6. During the Ashburnham's last night at Nauheim, what does Leonora Ashburnham suggest to her husband?
(a) That he pray to God and ask for His forgiveness.
(b) That he take Nancy Rufford out for some fun.
(c) That he kill Florence Dowell.
(d) That he button his cuff links.

7. Which of the following afflictions causes Leonora Ashburnham to be bedridden:
(a) Menstrual cramps.
(b) Heart palpitations.
(c) Headaches.
(d) A cold.

8. In Part 4, Chapter 5, Captain Edward Ashburnham gives a woman a large sum of money. How much money does Edward give the woman?
(a) Two hundred pounds.
(b) Four hundred pounds.
(c) One hundred pounds.
(d) Three hundred pounds.

9. On the Ashburnham's last night at Nauheim, what does Leonora Ashburnham see when she goes into her husband's room to check in on him?
(a) She discovers him sobbing and praying.
(b) She discovers him praying with an expressionless look on his face.
(c) She discovers him smiling and praying.
(d) She discovers him praying in ecstasy.

10. Which Christan denomination do Captain Edward Ashbunham's parents follow?
(a) Anglican.
(b) Lutheran.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Presbyterian.

11. Soon after Leonora Ashburnham marries Captain Edward Ashburnham, what does she discover about her husband? .
(a) She discovers he is extravagant with money.
(b) She discovers he is obnoxiously frugal with money.
(c) She discovers he is extremely religious.
(d) She discovers he is sterile.

12. What is Nancy Rufford's religion?
(a) Protestantism.
(b) Atheism.
(c) Hinduism.
(d) Catholicism.

13. Which of the following best describes Leonora Ashburnham's relationship with Florence Dowell?
(a) The two women try their best to ignore each other and the affair.
(b) The two women adore each other and make an attempt to share Edward's affections.
(c) The two women hate each other and refuse to discuss the affair.
(d) The two women are in hostile but open communication about Edward.

14. On the day Leonora Ashburnham is bedridden, which family is featured in the newspaper article that Nancy Rufford reads?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Dowell.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Brand.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Ashburnham.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Basil.

15. What is the name of the region where the Ashburnhams meet Maisie Maidan for the first time?
(a) Chitral.
(b) Cashmere.
(c) The Rhine Valley.
(d) Polynesia.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Captain Edward Ashburnham's death, Leonora Ashburnham shares with John Dowell a letter written by which of the following people:

2. After Captain Edward Ashburnham dies, where does John Dowell take up residence?

3. According to John Dowell, why is Leonora Ashburnham to blame for the destruction of her own marriage?

4. After Captain Edward Ashburnham's romantic attachment to the woman he met during his reunion with the military , he and his wife go to which of the following places:

5. What is discovered about John Hurlbird's health after his death?

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