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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After receiving Rachel's letter about coming to England, how does Philip ask his godfather to respond?
(a) To tell Rachel that Philip knows nothing of Ambrose's death.
(b) Not to tell Rachel that he was in Italy and that she cannot come to his house.
(c) To tell Rachel he was in Italy and that she can visit him at his house.
(d) To tell Rachel that he knows what she did to Ambrose and that she is not welcome at the estate.

2. What condition causes Ambrose to go abroad in the winters?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Asthma.
(c) Rheumatism.
(d) Consumption.

3. What reason does Seecombe give for changing his mind about having a woman in the house?
(a) He believes it is time for Philip to get married now that he owns the estate.
(b) He has started courting the new cook.
(c) Rachel is a widow and he feels sorry for her.
(d) He thinks she might help them whip the shabby house into shape.

4. What reason does Rachel give Seecombe for wanting breakfast in her room when she first arrives in England?
(a) She does not care for Philip's company.
(b) She does not want to disturb Philip's routine.
(c) She does not want to put the cook to any trouble.
(d) Ambrose used to say that women were not fit to see until after eleven.

5. Who tells the servants and tenants about Ambrose's death?
(a) Philip.
(b) Nick Kendall.
(c) Rainaldi.
(d) Rachel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the feeling at Philip's house on the day of Rachel's arrival?

2. What is the name of the horse that Rachel rides?

3. Who suggests they might retire now that Ambrose is married?

4. Why does Philip not want to see Ambrose's grave?

5. What does Seecombe bring to Rachel's room on her first night that amuses Philip?

(see the answer key)

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