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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Sangalletti choose to marry Rachel instead of her mother?
(a) Because Rachel's mother was not kind.
(b) Because Rachel's mother died.
(c) Because Rachel's mother lost her looks.
(d) Because Rachel was younger.

2. Why does Rachel describe Philip as the "despair of every mother?"
(a) He is a wealthy man, but he is unattractive.
(b) He has terrible manners.
(c) He takes women on one date and never calls on them again.
(d) He is not interested in their daughters.

3. What does Philip think happened to the money from Rachel's first marriage?
(a) It all went to pay her first husband's debts.
(b) Rachel spent it all.
(c) Her first husband did not have any money to leave her.
(d) Rainaldi swindled her out of it.

4. What does Philip think women perpetually think about?
(a) Social engagements.
(b) Knitting.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Men.

5. How does Philip say that widows support themselves, aside from remarrying?
(a) Work as maids.
(b) Live off their husband's money.
(c) Sell their rings.
(d) Become beggars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before meeting her, why does Louise suspect that Rachel will be very quick-tempered?

2. Why is Philip upset about the arrival of his godfather's letter regarding Rachel's allowance?

3. What strikes Philip as the only thing that is large about Rachel when he first meets her?

4. Why is Nick Kendall alright with Rachel having all of Ambrose's belongings?

5. What reason does Seecombe give for changing his mind about having a woman in the house?

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