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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a woman with two children ask Philip for when he arrives in Italy?
(a) Directions to Rachel's villa.
(b) Food.
(c) Money.
(d) A ride to Florence.

2. 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) Ambrose did not want him to know.
(d) Rachel did not want him to know.

3. What was the hanged man convicted of?
(a) Killing his wife.
(b) Murdering his wife's lover.
(c) Robbing a bank.
(d) Adultery.

4. What trait of Rachel's does Ambrose praise in his initial letters to Philip about her?
(a) She is good with children.
(b) She has lovely eyes.
(c) She knows when to stop talking.
(d) She swears like a sailor.

5. What month is it when Philip decides to go to Italy to see Ambrose?
(a) September.
(b) May.
(c) July.
(d) February.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Rainaldi give Philip for Ambrose's accusations against Rachel in the last letter Philip received?

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

3. What city is Villa Sangalletti near?

4. What does Ambrose bring back from his travels abroad?

5. What is the weather like when Philip arrives in Italy?

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