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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Rainaldi give Philip for his not having been told about Ambrose's illness?
(a) Rachel did not want him to know.
(b) They were unable to reach Philip.
(c) His death was sudden and unexpected.
(d) Ambrose did not want him to know.

2. Before meeting her, why does Louise suspect that Rachel will be very quick-tempered?
(a) Because only a woman with a temper could have put up with Ambrose.
(b) Because Ambrose's letters implied she fought with him often.
(c) Because Rachel is Italian.
(d) Because she is a woman.

3. Where is Ambrose buried?
(a) In the estate's private cemetery.
(b) In the villa's private cemetery.
(c) In the Protestant cemetery in Italy.
(d) In the Catholic cemetery in London.

4. What reason does Philip give Rachel for not sitting with her to receive guests at the house?
(a) It is not men's work.
(b) He has bookkeeping to attend to.
(c) He will be too busy in the fields.
(d) He will be busy working with the horses.

5. What is the name of the horse that Rachel rides?
(a) Solomon.
(b) Wellington.
(c) Don.
(d) Gypsy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Philip goes to talk to Rachel after having arranged for her allowance, what is he shocked to find her wearing?

2. What surprises Seecombe about Rachel's request to take a bath?

3. Why does Philip think Ambrose had a premonition about his death before he left the last time?

4. What strikes Philip as the only thing that is large about Rachel when he first meets her?

5. What item of Ambrose's did Rachel forget to take with her from the villa?

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