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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Ralph NOT speak of in his delirious state?
(a) His brother.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) His first wife.

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

3. How does Ralph express his longing for Catherine?
(a) He buys her things.
(b) He sings to her.
(c) He writes poetry.
(d) He gropes her.

4. What makes Ralph anxious as he waits for the train?
(a) People are firing questions at him.
(b) He is feeling nauseous.
(c) The train is late.
(d) There is a thunderstorm moving in.

5. Who is Catherine?
(a) Ralph's sister.
(b) Ralph's mail order bride.
(c) Ralph's housekeeper.
(d) Ralph's first wife.

6. What had Ralph done when he caught Emilia and her lover together?
(a) Whipped the man.
(b) Nearly beat the man to death.
(c) Shot Emilia.
(d) Shot the man.

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

8. What does Antonio eat every night at the restaurant?
(a) Crab salad.
(b) Lobster.
(c) Oysters.
(d) Prime rib.

9. Who are the Pinkerton agents with whom Catherine meets?
(a) Malloy and Fewsmith.
(b) Malloy and Fisk.
(c) Morton and Fisk.
(d) Mallory and Fenton.

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

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

12. What is Antonio wearing during the time Catherine and the investigators meet with him?
(a) A red silk robe.
(b) A t-shirt and pants.
(c) A tuxedo.
(d) A three-piece suit.

13. What does Ralph tell Catherine before he collapses in the carriage?
(a) The doctor has an office in town.
(b) The horses know the way home.
(c) He is thankful she is with him.
(d) He is sorry for upsetting her.

14. What does Catherine sew into the hem of her dress?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Money.
(c) A letter.
(d) A photograph.

15. What is Catherine's last name?
(a) Land.
(b) Lawson.
(c) Lamont.
(d) Landis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Larsen do to keep Ralph from falling unconscious again?

3. What are Ralph's new plans for Catherine?

4. What is Antonio doing in the city in #63?

5. What does Ralph's head hit when he is tossed from the carriage?

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