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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 concern does Louise have when she learns that Rachel will be coming to Philip's house?
(a) She worries that Rachel will try to steal Philip away from her.
(b) She worries that Rachel will not want Philip's dogs in the house.
(c) She worries that Philip's house is too unkempt.
(d) She worries that Rachel may try to poison Philip.

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

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

4. How does Philip say that widows support themselves, aside from remarrying?
(a) Sell their rings.
(b) Become beggars.
(c) Live off their husband's money.
(d) Work as maids.

5. Why does Rachel tell Philip to marry Louise quickly after their first dinner with the Pascoes and Kendalls?
(a) Because Louise can be his hostess.
(b) Because Philip was flirting with one of the dinner guests.
(c) Because Philip needs to be married before he takes control of the estate.
(d) Because Louise is being courted by someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Philip not help the men harvest the fields after Ambrose's death?

2. What does Rachel's letter say she plans to do with Ambrose's belongings?

3. What expensive household item does Rachel give Philip as a gift?

4. How long does Rachel say she had originally planned to stay with Philip?

5. Where does the servant at the villa say that Ambrose liked to sit?

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