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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, John Dowell is reminded of a folktale. In the folktale, which two characters appear?
(a) A piper and a witch.
(b) A she-wolf and a poet.
(c) A nun and a devil.
(d) A lyre player and a duchess.

2. What term does John Dowell use to refer to the ambiguous character introduced in Chapter 2?
(a) He refers to him as "the boy."
(b) He refers to her as "the girl."
(c) He refers to her as "the governess."
(d) He refers to him as "the gentleman."

3. In the castle, what does Florence Dowell say to Captain Edward Ashburnham as she touches him?
(a) She tells Edward that he has Martin Luther to thank for all his virtues that separate him from the French.
(b) She tells Edward that he has Martin Luther to thank for all his virtues that separate him from the Protestants.
(c) She tells Edward that he has Martin Luther to thank for all his virtues that separate him from the Catholics.
(d) She tells Edward that she is in love with him.

4. When does Captain Edward Ashburnham's disease begin?
(a) He has had the disease since birth.
(b) He acquired the disease during a sea journey to Europe on his honeymoon.
(c) He acquired the disease while participating in athletics during his youth.
(d) He acquired the disease during puberty.

5. How many children do the Ashburnhams have?
(a) They have no children.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

6. How long after Florence Dowell dies does John Dowell begin to consider a possible second marriage?
(a) One year.
(b) Two hours.
(c) One day.
(d) Two years.

7. After Florence Dowell dies, who does John Dowell want to marry?
(a) Bagshawe.
(b) Leonora Ashburnham.
(c) Nancy Rufford.
(d) Maisie Maidan.

8. What does Leonora Ashburnham do to the young woman whom she sees leaving Captain Edward Ashburnham's room at Nauheim?
(a) She boxes the young woman's ears.
(b) She pulls out the young woman's hair.
(c) She tackles the young woman.
(d) She slaps the young woman in the face.

9. What is the name of the character who claims to have seen Florence Dowell leaving Jimmy's room at five in the morning?
(a) Nancy Rufford.
(b) Bagshawe.
(c) Maisie Maidan.
(d) Daschle.

10. In Part 1, Chapter 6, what does Florence Dowell try to convince Leonora Ashburnham to do?
(a) Have an affair of her own.
(b) Reconcile with Captain Edward Ashburnham.
(c) Murder Maisie Maidan.
(d) Divorce Captain Edward Ashburnham.

11. Soon after the Dowells are married, Florence Dowell asks her husband to hold something for her. What is the object Florence asks her husband to hold?
(a) A glass necklace.
(b) A case of medicine.
(c) A Chinese vase.
(d) A perfume bottle.

12. During the visit to the castle, where does Florence Dowell touch Captain Edward Ashburnham on his body?
(a) She touches him on the back.
(b) She touches him on the wrist.
(c) She touches him on the waist.
(d) She touches him on the forehead.

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

14. What is Nauheim ?
(a) The name of the Dowells' estate.
(b) The name of the Ashburnhams' estate.
(c) The city in which the medical facility visited by the Ashburnhams and Dowells is located.
(d) The medical facility visited by the Ashburnhams and Dowells.

15. According to John Dowell, Leonora Ashburnham looks best while wearing which color?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character discovers Florence Dowell's dead body?

2. Where do the Ashburnhams first meet Maisie Maidan?

3. Both Florence Dowell and Captain Edward Ashburnham suffer from which disease?

4. Which cultural revolution results from the teachings of Martin Luther?

5. Who breaks the object Florence Dowell asks her husband to hold?

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