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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Philip think Louise is more perceptive than her father after he shares his suspicions about Rachel with Nick Kendall?
(a) Because Louise is his own age, and he thinks his godfather is getting old.
(b) Because Philip has always thought Louise to be very intelligent.
(c) Because Louise says her father's mind is starting to slip.
(d) Because Louise is a woman, so she would understand women better.

2. How old was Ambrose when Rachel met him?
(a) 32.
(b) 43.
(c) 60,
(d) 56.

3. What does Rachel do on the steps that she proclaims as Philip's first?
(a) Kisses him.
(b) Offers to go on a date with him.
(c) Gives him her embroidered handkerchief.
(d) Slaps his cheek.

4. How does the servant at the villa describe Ambrose during his illness?
(a) Resigned.
(b) Sad.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Violent.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What piece of information is Philip surprised to learn from Rainaldi concerning Ambrose's will?

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

4. How old was Philip when he came to live with Ambrose?

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

(see the answer key)

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