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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Three and Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Matthew change?
(a) When he was drinking.
(b) When his brother is killed.
(c) When his father disinherited him.
(d) When his sister dies.

2. What city can Mary see from the terrace of the villa?
(a) Venice.
(b) Naples.
(c) Florence.
(d) Rome.

3. Of what is Colonel Trail very complimentary?
(a) Edgar's recent appointment.
(b) The Princess's gown.
(c) Mary's deceased husband.
(d) Mary's deceased father.

4. Why couldn't Mary end the marriage?
(a) She thought he would change eventually.
(b) She was paid by Matthew's parents to stay.
(c) She was embarrassed.
(d) Matthew was so dependent on her.

5. Who is Edgar Swift?
(a) A man for whom Mary is waiting.
(b) Her second cousin.
(c) Her brother-in-law.
(d) The tenant of a villa Mary wants to buy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary say she would give Rowley if she could?

2. Why does the Princess ask for the dismissal of the violinist?

3. Who owns the villa?

4. What does Karl say he would like to do that night?

5. Why is Edgar visiting?

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