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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Monte Carlo, why does Captain Edward Ashburnham buy an expensive gift for a courtesan?
(a) Because she refuses to see him unless he buys the gift.
(b) Because he is in love with the courtesan and wants to buy her affection.
(c) Because he is being blackmailed by the courtesan.
(d) Because he's attempting to support a child he fathered with the courtesan.

2. How many sisters does Leonora Ashburnham have?
(a) 1.
(b) 10.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

3. In Monte Carlo, what expensive gift does Captain Edward Ashburnham buy the courtesan with whom he is obsessed?
(a) A painting by Michel Angelo.
(b) An Arabian race horse.
(c) A Ming vase.
(d) A tiara.

4. The husband featured in the newspaper article Nacy Rufford reads is accused of being in love with which of the following women:
(a) Mrs. Brand.
(b) Mrs. Basil.
(c) Miss Lupton.
(d) Maisie Maidan.

5. What does Miss Emily Hurlbird think John Dowell should do with the money he inherits from John Hurlbird's death?
(a) Give the money to one of John Hurlbird's children.
(b) Build a nondenominational school in John's name.
(c) Give the money to charity.
(d) Keep the money for himself.

6. Which Christan denomination do Captain Edward Ashbunham's parents follow?
(a) Presbyterian.
(b) Lutheran.
(c) Anglican.
(d) Catholic.

7. What title does Leonora Ashburnham's father go by?
(a) Sir.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Lord.
(d) Captain.

8. What is Florence Dowell's relationship to John Hurlbird?
(a) John is Florence's uncle.
(b) John is Florence's brother.
(c) John is Florence's father.
(d) John is Florence's lover.

9. On the day Leonora Ashburnham is bedridden, which family is featured in the newspaper article that Nancy Rufford reads?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Dowell.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Ashburnham.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Basil.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Brand.

10. Who sends a telegram to the Ashburnhams stating the sender's promise to take care of Nancy Rufford's mother?
(a) Edward White.
(b) Edward Green.
(c) Edward Brown.
(d) Edward Black.

11. How many days before the death of Florence Dowell does John Hurlbird die?
(a) Twelve days.
(b) Five days.
(c) One day.
(d) Fifteen days.

12. How does Nancy Rufford react when she hears of Captain Edward Ashburnham's death?
(a) She commits suicide.
(b) She acts stoically and attempts to keep her sadness to herself.
(c) She acts cheerfully because she believes Edward has gone to a better place.
(d) She goes insane.

13. What does John Hurlbird want to be done with the money his family would inherit from his death?
(a) In his name, he wanted an institution created for the relief of sufferers of lung ailments.
(b) He wanted a Catholic school built in his name.
(c) In his name, he wanted an institution created for the relief of sufferers of the heart.
(d) He wanted a Protestant school built in his name.

14. In Part 4, Chapter 5, Captain Edward Ashburnham gives a woman a large sum of money. How much money does Edward give the woman?
(a) Four hundred pounds.
(b) One hundred pounds.
(c) Three hundred pounds.
(d) Two hundred pounds.

15. What is Nancy Rufford's religion?
(a) Protestantism.
(b) Catholicism.
(c) Atheism.
(d) Hinduism.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Nancy when she is knocked unconscious?

2. What is the name of the region where the Ashburnhams meet Maisie Maidan for the first time?

3. After Captain Edward Ashburnham dies, where does John Dowell take up residence?

4. After Captain Edward Ashburnham's death, what Latin phrase does Nancy Rufford repeatedly utter?

5. Which event in the novel is known as the "Kilsyte case"?

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