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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ralph surprised by Catherine's appearance?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She is much taller than he expected.
(c) She is not the woman in the photo she had sent him.
(d) She has red hair.

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

3. Ralph's mother told him that he was born ____________________.
(a) Handsome.
(b) Too soon.
(c) Brilliant.
(d) Wicked.

4. What happens to Catherine in the carriage accident?
(a) The hem of her dress is torn.
(b) Her hat is blown away.
(c) She breaks a leg.
(d) She sprains an ankle.

5. In what year does the novel begin?
(a) 1899.
(b) 1918.
(c) 1865.
(d) 1907.

6. What had tormented Ralph for his entire life?
(a) Murderous thoughts.
(b) Greed.
(c) Suicidal thoughts.
(d) Lustful thoughts.

7. What topic does Catherine research in the library in St. Louis?
(a) Pharmacology.
(b) Entertaining.
(c) Italian secret gardens.
(d) Gourmet cuisine.

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

9. Catherine answered an ad which Ralph placed in which he stated he was looking for _____________________.
(a) An adventurer.
(b) A business partner.
(c) A mother for his children.
(d) A reliable wife.

10. What did Ralph's mother do to show him how much hell can hurt?
(a) Burned him with a candle.
(b) Refused to feed him for two days.
(c) Made him stand shoeless in the snow for an hour.
(d) Stuck a needle through his hand.

11. What question does Antonio ask Catherine when he stops at her table?
(a) If she liked his music.
(b) If she is in mourning.
(c) If she will have dinner with him.
(d) If she would go to the opera with him.

12. What did Ralph do after college?
(a) Studied law.
(b) Toured Europe.
(c) Got married.
(d) Returned home.

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

14. How many years ago did Ralph lose his wife?
(a) 20.
(b) 3.
(c) 14.
(d) 7.

15. How did Ralph's daughter die?
(a) She had influenza.
(b) She drowned.
(c) She had leukemia.
(d) She had heart disease.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Ralph's father send him a large amount of money in Italy?

2. What name does Antonio go by in St. Louis?

3. Antonio says his true family is in what type of business?

4. What does Catherine notice as she and Ralph drive toward his house?

5. How does Catherine first want to see Antonio?

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