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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ralph's mail order bride claimed that she was looking for ____________________.
(a) Children.
(b) Excitement.
(c) A home.
(d) Passion.

2. What does Ralph expect of Catherine?
(a) That she will bear children for him.
(b) That she will go to get his son.
(c) That she will leave and not return.
(d) That she will teach him how to speak Italian.

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

4. Mrs. Larsen tells Catherine that if Catherine hurts Ralph, ______________________.
(a) He will kill himself.
(b) He will go mad.
(c) Mrs. Larsen will hurt her.
(d) He will kill her.

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

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

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

8. Who/What is on the train for which Ralph is waiting?
(a) His mail order bride.
(b) A shipment of boots.
(c) A shipment of furniture.
(d) His son.

9. Why does Ralph decide to continue with plans to marry Catherine?
(a) She saved his life.
(b) He thinks she is beautiful.
(c) She intrigues him.
(d) He is too lonesome and desperate.

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

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

12. Who was Ralph's brother?
(a) Michael.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Charles.
(d) Edward.

13. Catherine says that she learned how to stitch wounds by __________________________.
(a) Going to medical school.
(b) Trial and error.
(c) Learning from her mother.
(d) Watching her physician father.

14. What does Mr. Larsen do to keep Ralph from falling unconscious again?
(a) He slaps him.
(b) He splashes cold water on him.
(c) He walks him.
(d) He yells at him.

15. What bothers Catherine about her plan to get rid of Ralph now?
(a) It will be more difficult if there is a son in the picture.
(b) Her conscience is starting to bother her.
(c) She could not bear being imprisoned if caught.
(d) She has fallen in love with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. The photograph sent to Ralph from his new bride shows a woman who appears to be ____________________.

2. Who tends to Ralph during his illness?

3. What does Antonio tell Catherine he has lost when he stops at her table?

4. What is Ralph's last name?

5. Where are Ralph and Catherine married?

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