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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 does Philip see floating in the river after leaving Rainaldi's office?
(a) A basket filled with Ambrose's clothing.
(b) A dead man.
(c) A casket.
(d) A dead dog.

2. What excuse does Rainaldi give Philip for Ambrose's accusations against Rachel in the last letter Philip received?
(a) Ambrose believed Rachel was going to leave him.
(b) Ambrose used the word "torment" because he was tormented by the thought of leaving Rachel alone.
(c) Ambrose and Rachel had been having a normal marital quarrel.
(d) Ambrose was delusional.

3. What does Louise bring for Rachel's room?
(a) A lady's toiletry set.
(b) Clean linens.
(c) Fresh flowers.
(d) New curtains.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rachel think Philip would be like before meeting him?

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

3. After Philip and Rachel talk about his visit to Italy, why does he tell Rachel to go upstairs?

4. Why does Philip not help the men harvest the fields after Ambrose's death?

5. What does Rachel tell Philip he can do in her boudoir that surprises him?

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