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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first chapter, it's revealed that which of these two characters are having an affair?
(a) None of these characters are having an affair.
(b) Florence Dowell and Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(c) Florence Dowell and Leonora Ashburnham.
(d) John Dowell and Leonora Ashburnham.

2. Where is the castle located that is visited by the Ashburnhams and the Dowells?
(a) Ireland.
(b) England.
(c) The United States of America.
(d) Germany.

3. In what room of the castle does Florence Dowell touch Captain Edward Ashburnham?
(a) The room in which Martin Luther slept.
(b) The room in which Martin Luther ate.
(c) The room in which Martin Luther died.
(d) The room in which Martin Luther composed his writings.

4. During the trip to the castle, Florence Dowell makes it her goal to do which of the following:
(a) Teach Leonora Ashburnham how to knit.
(b) Spend time alone with Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(c) Educate Captain Edward Ashburnham on all the historical details of the castle.
(d) Spend time alone with John Dowell.

5. In which country are the Ashburnhams from?
(a) America.
(b) Germany.
(c) Ireland.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which country do the Dowells live?

2. In the third chapter, what fear does John Dowell express?

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

4. What is Nauheim ?

5. In the first chapter, the narrator describes the story as what?

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