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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six and Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Rowley suggest Mary and he go that night?
(a) To a late-night cafe for coffee alone.
(b) To his motel room.
(c) To her villa.
(d) For a ride in the country.

2. About what do Mary and Rowley speak at length?
(a) Mary and Edgar and Mary's situation.
(b) Rowley's home in the United States.
(c) Rowley's new business venture in Tuscany.
(d) Mary's father's architectural designs.

3. How does Mary explain sleeping so late?
(a) That it is so overcast, it seemed earlier than it is.
(b) That she wasn't feeling well.
(c) That she took a sleeping pill after Nina had come to her room in the middle of the night.
(d) That she had been reading in bed until quite late.

4. What does Mary impulsively offer?
(a) To write Karl's mother and ask if he is there.
(b) To pay Karl's back rent.
(c) To put an ad in the paper asking about Karl.
(d) To talk to the landlady.

5. How does Rowley reassure Mary?
(a) He says he will assume the blame if something happens.
(b) He is unable to offer any reassurances.
(c) He says that all the signs point to Karl running off.
(d) He says no one would suspect a respectable, upper-class woman of being involved with a refugee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mary think the tip she leaves will mean a great deal?

2. What does Karl point out to Mary as they are driving to her villa?

3. When did Matthew change?

4. Where is Karl sent?

5. Who advised Mary not to marry Matthew?

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