View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What are Ralph's new plans for Catherine?
(a) He will take her to California with him.
(b) He will build a new house for her.
(c) He will get rid of her in a couple of days.
(d) He will make her his new business partner.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What makes Ralph anxious as he waits for the train?

3. What question does Antonio ask Catherine when he stops at her table?

4. Ralph strives hard to maintain an appearance of ___________________.

5. When confronted by Catherine and the private detectives, what does Antonio say his name is?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Truitt's thoughts about Antonio even though he and the boy hated each other years ago?

2. In what way does Ralph and Catherine's relationship begin with a lie?

3. What is the significance of the phrases, "It happens," or, "These things happen" which appear throughout the novel?

4. Describe the scenario where Catherine observes Antonio in the restaurant.

5. What does the author reveal about Catherine's true intentions regarding Truitt?

6. How does Catherine maintain a low profile in St. Louis even though she is excited by being in the city?

7. What significance does the loss of Catherine's jewelry serve symbolically and as an element of foreshadowing?

8. What were the circumstances in which Emilia left Truitt?

9. How is the theme of isolation repeated as Catherine takes note of her new surroundings?

10. What do the secret garden and the Italian house symbolize?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,117 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample