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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What surprises Seecombe about Rachel's request to take a bath?
(a) She carried her own water to the tub.
(b) He did not think Italians bathed.
(c) She requested that he send for a woman to help her.
(d) She refused any help to wash her hair.

3. What piece of information is Philip surprised to learn from Rainaldi concerning Ambrose's will?
(a) That the estate is to pass to Rachel.
(b) That Rachel is not included in the will.
(c) That Nick Kendall is Philip's guardian.
(d) That the estate is to be Philip's immediately.

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

5. What does Louise bring for Rachel's room?
(a) New curtains.
(b) Clean linens.
(c) Fresh flowers.
(d) A lady's toiletry set.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the horse that Rachel rides?

2. What is the weather like when Philip arrives in Italy?

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

4. Who does Rachel suggest might like to have Ambrose's old clothing?

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

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