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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nauheim ?
(a) The city in which the medical facility visited by the Ashburnhams and Dowells is located.
(b) The name of the Ashburnhams' estate.
(c) The name of the Dowells' estate.
(d) The medical facility visited by the Ashburnhams and Dowells.

2. What dream must Florence Dowell give up in order to divorce her husband and be with Captain Edward Ashburnham?
(a) Her dream of entering British country society.
(b) Her dream of owning her own racetrack.
(c) Her dream of becoming a world-class tennis player.
(d) Her dream of living in Paris.

3. On the night of Florence Dowell's death, which two characters attend a concert?
(a) Captain Edward Ashburnham and Nancy Rufford.
(b) Captain Edward Ashburnham and Maisie Maidan.
(c) Captain Edward Ashburnham and John Dowell.
(d) Captain Edward Ashburnham and Leonora Ashburnham.

4. During the visit to the castle, where does Florence Dowell touch Captain Edward Ashburnham on his body?
(a) She touches him on the forehead.
(b) She touches him on the waist.
(c) She touches him on the wrist.
(d) She touches him on the back.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason is Captain Edward Ashburnham almost imprisoned?

2. From which city does Florence Dowell's family originate?

3. Where is Florence Dowell's dead body discovered?

4. In Part 1, Chapter 6, what does Florence Dowell try to convince Leonora Ashburnham to do?

5. According to John Dowell, Leonora Ashburnham looks best while wearing which color?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Leonora Ashburnham's physical altercation with Maisie Maidan and its significance.

2. Have the Ashburnhams ever had physical or emotional affection for one another?

3. John Dowell supposes that Captain Edward Ashburnham eventually tired of Florence Dowell's affection. What might have caused Captain Edward Ashburnham to become tired of his affair with Florence?

4. Based on John Dowells narration in Chapter 1, Part 1, do you think The Good Soldier will end in resolution or in tragedy?

5. What is the significance behind the novel's title, The Good Soldier?

6. Why does Florence Dowell commit suicide?

7. Is it surprising that John Dowell, the narrator in Part 3, Chapter 1, tries to justify Captain Edward Ashburnham's relationship with Nancy Rufford?

8. Why does Leonora Ashburnham become upset when Florence Dowell points to the document by Martin Luther, touches Edward's wrist and says, "It's because of that piece of paper that you're honest, sober, industrious, provident, and clean-lived. If it weren't for that piece of paper you'd be like the Irish or the Italians or the Poles, but particularly the Irish" ?

9. In Part 1, Chapter 3, John Dowell recalls one particular dress his wife Florence wore during their stay at Nauheim. Describe the dress and its significance.

10. Describe the point of view from which The Good Soldier is written.

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