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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Philip think Ambrose had a premonition about his death before he left the last time?
(a) Ambrose joked about the vicar delivering his funeral service.
(b) Ambrose said he wished Philip could come with him.
(c) Ambrose reminded Philip that he was the heir to the estate.
(d) Ambrose told Philip about his will.

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

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

4. 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) Ambrose did not want him to know.
(d) His death was sudden and unexpected.

5. What message does Philip ask Rainaldi to give Rachel before he leaves Italy?
(a) That he was in Italy and saw where Ambrose died.
(b) That he never wants to see her.
(c) That he believes she killed Ambrose.
(d) That she is to come to England immediately.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did a young Philip do before walking away from the hanged man?

3. What condition causes Ambrose to go abroad in the winters?

4. What hobby do Ambrose and Rachel have in common?

5. What trait of Rachel's does Ambrose praise in his initial letters to Philip about her?

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