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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Florence Dowell's aunts react when John Dowell tells them he wants to marry Florence?
(a) They cry tears of joy.
(b) They pour him a glass of scotch and make a toast to his future happiness.
(c) They become angry and storm out of the room.
(d) They ask him to reconsider.

2. During the stay at Nauheim, who is the only person to be unaware of the affair that takes place?
(a) Leonora Ashburnham.
(b) Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(c) John Dowell.
(d) Florence Dowell.

3. In which country do the Dowells live?
(a) Ireland.
(b) America.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

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

5. What sort of man does Florence Dowell want to marry?
(a) An intriguing world traveler.
(b) A wealthy Englishman.
(c) An educated Oxford professor.
(d) A valiant military man.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what position does Leonora find Maisie Maidan's body?

2. In the second chapter, it's revealed that John and Florence Dowell spend twelve years of their marriage doing what?

3. What is Maisie Maidan's marital status?

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

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

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