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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nancy Rufford react when she hears of Captain Edward Ashburnham's death?
(a) She goes insane.
(b) She commits suicide.
(c) She acts cheerfully because she believes Edward has gone to a better place.
(d) She acts stoically and attempts to keep her sadness to herself.

2. Where does Captain Edward Ashburnham take the courtesan he meets in Monte Carlo?
(a) To Nauheim.
(b) To his home in England.
(c) To the opera.
(d) To a resort.

3. According to John Dowell, why is Florence Dowell to blame for the destruction of the Ashburnham marriage?
(a) Because she behaved so promiscuously.
(b) Because she is Protestant.
(c) Because she is Catholic.
(d) Because she talked too much and was a flirt.

4. How old is Captain Edward Ashburnham when he and Leonora Ashburnham marry?
(a) 35.
(b) 29.
(c) 16.
(d) 22.

5. When Nancy Rufford is a child, how does her father treat her?
(a) He was cold and indifferent toward her.
(b) To her he was a kind, loving, and judicious father.
(c) He was physically abusive toward her.
(d) He doted on her and spoiled her immensely.

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

7. If Nancy Rufford were to reunite with her father, which country would she be traveling to?
(a) The United States of America.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Scotland.
(d) India.

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

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

10. How many days before the death of Florence Dowell does John Hurlbird die?
(a) Five days.
(b) One day.
(c) Twelve days.
(d) Fifteen days.

11. What is discovered about John Hurlbird's health after his death?
(a) That he had a heart condition.
(b) That he had bronchitis and a heart condition.
(c) That he did not have a heart condition.
(d) That he had neither bronchitis nor a heart condition.

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

13. How many sisters does Leonora Ashburnham have?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

15. What is the name of Leonora Ashburnham's second husband?
(a) Rodney Bayham.
(b) John Thompson.
(c) Bagshawe.
(d) John Dowell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Leonora Ashburnham's maiden name?

2. What results from the affair between Captain Edward Ashburnham and the woman he meets during his reunion with his regiment?

3. How does Captain Edward Ashburnham die?

4. In Part 3, Chapter 2, it's mentioned that Nancy Rufford had once been knocked unconscious. For how many days was she unconscious?

5. Just before John Dowell comes to visit the Ashburnhams, Leonora Ashburnham bursts into Nancy Rufford's room and insists that Nancy do which of the following:

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