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

2. John Dowell can only recall one particular dress his wife Florence wore during their stay at Nauheim. What kind of material is this dress made out of?
(a) Velvet.
(b) Satin.
(c) Linen.
(d) Silk.

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

4. Who does Captain Edward Ashburnham eventually choose to be his long-term lover?
(a) Leonora Ashburnham.
(b) Florence Dowell.
(c) Maisie Maidan.
(d) Nancy Rufford.

5. Why does John Dowell laugh at Leonora Ashburnham when she says she can't "accept the situation" between Florence Dowell and Captain Edward Ashburnham?
(a) Because John finds her comment to be old-fashioned.
(b) Because John assumes she is talking about religion.
(c) Because she has something stuck in her teeth.
(d) Because John thinks "the situation" is just a figment of her imagination.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the night of the Dowell's engagement, how does John Dowell get into Florence's bedroom?

2. Who tells John Dowell that his wife and Captain Edward Ashburnham have been having an affair?

3. John Dowell can only recall one particular dress his wife Florence wore during their stay at Nauheim. What color is this dress?

4. What does John Dowell say it feels like to be a "deceived husband"?

5. During the stay at Nauheim, who is the only person to be unaware of the affair that takes place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the motivations of each character (Florence Dowell, John Dowell, Leonora Ashburnham, and Captain Edward Ashburnham) for taking the trip to the castle.

2. Why does John Dowell enjoy the train ride to the castle?

3. After reflecting upon the events of his life, how does John Dowell feel about marriage?

4. 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?

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

6. 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.

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. Is it wise for John Dowell to marry Florence?

9. Who is responsible for Maisie Maidan's death?

10. Why does Florence Dowell commit suicide?

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