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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What day does Ralph choose to marry Catherine?
(a) Easter Day.
(b) New Year's Day.
(c) Christmas Eve.
(d) Thanksgiving Day.

2. When confronted by Catherine and the private detectives, what does Antonio say his name is?
(a) Tony Ragucci.
(b) Paul Sabatino.
(c) Pieter Moreno.
(d) Pietro Moretti.

3. What color is the small bottle that Catherine pays attention to while unpacking?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Clear.
(d) Amber.

4. What makes Ralph anxious as he waits for the train?
(a) There is a thunderstorm moving in.
(b) The train is late.
(c) People are firing questions at him.
(d) He is feeling nauseous.

5. Which of the following does Catherine NOT recall as she waits for Ralph to get better?
(a) Traveling.
(b) Past lovers.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Her mother.

6. Where are Ralph and Catherine married?
(a) At Ralph's house.
(b) In a church.
(c) In a meadow.
(d) At the courthouse.

7. What does Catherine do as she rides in the train on the way to her destination?
(a) She embroiders a doily.
(b) She takes a nap.
(c) She reads a book.
(d) She stares at herself in a mirror.

8. In what state does the novel take place?
(a) Montana.
(b) Illinois.
(c) Wisconsin.
(d) Minnesota.

9. What is the hotel where Catherine stays in St. Louis?
(a) Planter's Hotel.
(b) The James Hotel.
(c) Riverboat Queen.
(d) The Embassy.

10. How did Catherine learn how to make poison?
(a) A former lover taught her.
(b) She studied books.
(c) She studied pharmacology.
(d) Her father was a chemist.

11. Catherine recognizes Ralph right away because of his apparent wealth and ___________________.
(a) Fear.
(b) Arrogance.
(c) Humility.
(d) Loneliness.

12. What does Catherine do on New Year's Day?
(a) Polishes the silver.
(b) Boards a train to St. Louis.
(c) Hosts a brunch.
(d) Sleeps until noon.

13. Antonio says his true family is in what type of business?
(a) Restaurant.
(b) Shipping.
(c) Floral.
(d) Construction.

14. What is Antonio wearing during the time Catherine and the investigators meet with him?
(a) A three-piece suit.
(b) A tuxedo.
(c) A t-shirt and pants.
(d) A red silk robe.

15. What does Catherine like about St. Louis?
(a) The excitement.
(b) The cuisine.
(c) The scenery.
(d) The architecture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Catherine's plan for after she gets all of Ralph's money?

2. Why is Ralph surprised by Catherine's appearance?

3. Who tends to Ralph during his illness?

4. Mrs. Larsen tells Catherine that if Catherine hurts Ralph, ______________________.

5. What question does Antonio ask Catherine when he stops at her table?

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