1. Who, according to Leonora Ashburnham, has the upper hand in the Dowell's marriage?
(a) John Dowell.
(b) She believes John and Flourence Dowell behave as equals in their marriage.
(c) Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(d) Florence Dowell.

2. How does Captain Edward Ashburnham react toward Maisie Maidan's death?
(a) He goes to his room and cries for days.
(b) He shows little remorse--it doesn't seem to faze him.
(c) Although inwardly he is mourning her death, he puts on a brave face and acts stoically.
(d) It startles him and gives him a newfound respect for the fragility of life.

3. Which best describes Florence Dowell's social views and behavior?
(a) Florence behaves like a revolutionary feminist who demands that women be liberated from social norms.
(b) Florence behaves quite like a modern woman.
(c) Florence behaves like a religious zealot who calls for the chastity and purity of women.
(d) Florence behaves much like an old-fashioned English aristocrat.

4. Leonora Ashburnham goes to Maisie Maidan's room after the trip to the castle. What does she find there?
(a) A gold necklace.
(b) Maisie Maidan and Captain Edward Ashburnham engaged in a passionate kiss.
(c) A suicide note.
(d) A letter addressed to her in Maisie Maidan's hand.

5. In what position does Leonora find Maisie Maidan's body?
(a) She finds Maisie on the floor with her arms folded over her chest.
(b) She finds Maisie's legs sticking out from her portmanteau and her body tumbled into it.
(c) She finds Maisie in bed clutching a stillborn child.
(d) She finds Maisie hanging by a sheet from her four poster bed.