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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Ralph's last name?
(a) Truman.
(b) Truitt.
(c) Trudeau.
(d) Truesdale.

3. What is Ralph's condition when they arrive home?
(a) Unconscious.
(b) Coherent.
(c) Hysterical.
(d) Comatose.

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

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

6. Ralph is obsessed with __________________.
(a) Guns.
(b) Sexuality.
(c) Religion.
(d) Food.

7. Catherine realized a while ago that she cannot live without love or ____________________.
(a) Children.
(b) Ambition.
(c) Respect.
(d) Money.

8. Why do the private investigators advise Catherine to not pursue Antonio any longer?
(a) They are not sure he is the right person.
(b) He is no good.
(c) Ralph has called off the search.
(d) She will only get hurt.

9. What is Catherine's state of mind as she waits for Ralph to get better?
(a) Bored.
(b) Content.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Sad.

10. What name does Antonio go by in St. Louis?
(a) Tony Moretti.
(b) Tony Truitt.
(c) Adam Trask.
(d) Andy Trask.

11. Ralph is aware that his relationship with Catherine is beginning with __________________.
(a) A lie.
(b) No attraction.
(c) Sexual attraction.
(d) A contract.

12. Why did Ralph's father send him a large amount of money in Italy?
(a) To buy a new carriage.
(b) To give to Emilia's family.
(c) To give to the Catholic Church.
(d) To buy paintings.

13. Ralph's mother could best be described as ________________________.
(a) Insane and frantic.
(b) Religiously domineering.
(c) Docile and shy.
(d) Patient and kind.

14. What is Antonio doing in the city in #63?
(a) Teaching school.
(b) Attending law school.
(c) Modeling in an art studio.
(d) Playing piano in a whorehouse.

15. What does Catherine constantly imagine herself doing?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Skiing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Catherine in the carriage accident?

2. How did Catherine learn how to make poison?

3. Catherine recognizes Ralph right away because of his apparent wealth and ___________________.

4. What day does Ralph choose to marry Catherine?

5. How does Ralph express his longing for Catherine?

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