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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the third chapter, what fear does John Dowell express?
(a) That he is a saint among sinners.
(b) That he is a cursed man.
(c) That he is secretly in love with Leonora Ashburnham.
(d) That he is a eunuch among real men.

2. When does Florence Dowell's disease begin?
(a) She acquired the disease during puberty .
(b) She acquired the disease during a sea journey to Europe on her honeymoon.
(c) She has had the disease since birth.
(d) She acquired the disease while participating in athletics during her youth.

3. Who is the narrator of The Good Solider ?
(a) Leonora Ashburnham.
(b) Florence Dowell.
(c) John Dowell.
(d) Captain Edward Ashburnham.

4. In Chapter 3, when the Ashburnhams are seated for dinner, what do they say to their waiter?
(a) They make a comment on the quality of the waiter's service.
(b) They ask the waiter whether he would like to join them later for cocktails.
(c) They make a comment on the weather.
(d) That thier table is unsatisfactory and they would like to be moved.

5. How do the Dowells meet the Ashburnhams for the first time?
(a) They meet while dining at Nauheim.
(b) They meet on a passenger ship during the Dowells' honeymoon.
(c) They meet while relaxing in the bathhouse at Nauheim.
(d) They meet while playing tennis at Nauheim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first name of Florence's uncle?

2. In which country are the Ashburnhams from?

3. In Chapter 2, John Dowell is reminded of a folktale. In the folktale, which two characters appear?

4. When John Dowell's wife passes away, what does he want to do with the money he inherits from her estate?

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

(see the answer key)

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