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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nick Kendall suggest Philip begin doing before Ambrose and Rachel return home in case they have a baby?
(a) Look for a property of his own.
(b) Get a job.
(c) Ensure Ambrose does not write him out of the will.
(d) Clean the nursery.

2. Why is Philip upset about the arrival of his godfather's letter regarding Rachel's allowance?
(a) It was not supposed to arrive until the next day.
(b) He is unhappy with the amount Nick Kendall agreed to.
(c) He had tried to stop the letter from being delivered.
(d) It was supposed to arrive before he got home.

3. What reason does Rainaldi give Philip for his not having been told about Ambrose's illness?
(a) His death was sudden and unexpected.
(b) They were unable to reach Philip.
(c) Rachel did not want him to know.
(d) Ambrose did not want him to know.

4. What reason does Rachel give Seecombe for wanting breakfast in her room when she first arrives in England?
(a) Ambrose used to say that women were not fit to see until after eleven.
(b) She does not want to put the cook to any trouble.
(c) She does not want to disturb Philip's routine.
(d) She does not care for Philip's company.

5. What does Ambrose bring back from his travels abroad?
(a) Foreign coins.
(b) Plants.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Seashells.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the feeling at Philip's house on the day of Rachel's arrival?

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

3. What month is it when Philip decides to go to Italy to see Ambrose?

4. Before meeting her, why does Louise suspect that Rachel will be very quick-tempered?

5. When Philip goes to talk to Rachel after having arranged for her allowance, what is he shocked to find her wearing?

(see the answer key)

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