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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 Philip and Rachel talk about his visit to Italy, why does he tell Rachel to go upstairs?
(a) Because she looks exhausted.
(b) Because she is crying and he has never seen a woman cry.
(c) Because he wants her to pack her things and leave.
(d) Because he is angry at her and is afraid he will say something he should not.

2. 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 thinks she might help them whip the shabby house into shape.
(c) Rachel is a widow and he feels sorry for her.
(d) He has started courting the new cook.

3. What did a young Philip do before walking away from the hanged man?
(a) Tucked a sprig of holly in the dead man's pocket.
(b) Threw a stone at the dead man.
(c) Took a picture of the dead man.
(d) Told Ambrose he would never marry, so he would never end up like the man.

4. What hobby do Ambrose and Rachel have in common?
(a) Reading.
(b) Horseback riding.
(c) Gardening.
(d) Shooting.

5. Where is Philip when Rachel arrives at the house?
(a) In the library.
(b) Out walking.
(c) In London.
(d) In the stables.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Philip think Louise is more perceptive than her father after he shares his suspicions about Rachel with Nick Kendall?

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

3. What does Rachel joke that Aunt Phoebe died of?

4. What item of Ambrose's does Rachel personally give to Philip?

5. After receiving Rachel's letter about coming to England, how does Philip ask his godfather to respond?

(see the answer key)

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