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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. What does the Princess ask of Mary?
(a) To visit her the next day.
(b) To show Mary her paintings sometime.
(c) To stay at her house that night rather than risk the long drive home.
(d) To give Rowley a ride to his motel.

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

3. What is Rowley's parting shot at Mary?
(a) That he hopes she does not use the gun on Edgar.
(b) About marriage with Edgar.
(c) About her strangely unromantic attitude.
(d) About his ability to keep her out of the poorhouse.

4. What does Rowley say about his reputation?
(a) That he'd be a fool not to enjoy life.
(b) That it is misplaced.
(c) That it is greatly exaggerated.
(d) That it is true but he is willing to change.

5. What does Mary do with a hundred lira note?
(a) Leaves it in the ladies' room for the washerwoman.
(b) Ask Rowley to get her a cab as she is too tipsy to drive.
(c) Tip the violinist.
(d) Tip the valet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary say when the Princess points out what a good catch Edgar would be?

2. What did Mary know about that Matthew tried to hide?

3. From what does Mary try to save Matthew?

4. How long has Mary known Edgar?

5. Why does Mary say about Matthew Panton?

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