1. In her letter to Philip, what reason does Rachel give for leaving Italy so suddenly after Ambrose's death?
(a) She could not bear to be there without him.
(b) She was hoping Philip would pay Ambrose's doctor bills.
(c) She was afraid to live in the villa alone.
(d) She knew she needed to get to Philip to tell him the news of Ambrose's death.

2. What did Rachel think Philip would be like before meeting him?
(a) Not very intelligent.
(b) Handsome and kind.
(c) Much older than he is.
(d) A spoiled boy.

3. What does Rachel joke that Aunt Phoebe died of?
(a) Boredom.
(b) A heart attack when she saw her wedding ring.
(c) Shock on her wedding night.
(d) Food poisoning after eating her new husband's cooking.

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

5. Why is Nick Kendall alright with Rachel having all of Ambrose's belongings?
(a) Because he believes Philip will have an easier time moving on without reminders of Ambrose around.
(b) Because Ambrose had not taken much with him to Italy anyway.
(c) Because she will not receive anything from Ambrose's will.
(d) Because he believes keeping the things of someone who has died is unlucky.