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

3. What trait of Rachel's does Ambrose praise in his initial letters to Philip about her?
(a) She knows when to stop talking.
(b) She has lovely eyes.
(c) She is good with children.
(d) She swears like a sailor.

4. Why does Philip think Ambrose had a premonition about his death before he left the last time?
(a) Ambrose said he wished Philip could come with him.
(b) Ambrose joked about the vicar delivering his funeral service.
(c) Ambrose told Philip about his will.
(d) Ambrose reminded Philip that he was the heir to the estate.

5. Who suggests they might retire now that Ambrose is married?
(a) Mr. Couch.
(b) John.
(c) Seecombe.
(d) Nick Kendall.

6. What does Rachel's letter say she plans to do with Ambrose's belongings?
(a) Bring them to Philip.
(b) Give them to the poor.
(c) Sell them.
(d) Leave them at the villa.

7. Why does Philip not help the men harvest the fields after Ambrose's death?
(a) Ambrose is not there to order him to help.
(b) He realizes the men would think it is not right since he is now the estate's owner.
(c) He will no longer be paid for the work because he owns the land.
(d) He has never helped them before, so there is no reason to start now.

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

9. What does a woman with two children ask Philip for when he arrives in Italy?
(a) Money.
(b) Food.
(c) A ride to Florence.
(d) Directions to Rachel's villa.

10. How do the servants address Philip after Ambrose's death?
(a) Master Philip.
(b) Mr. Ashley.
(c) Mr. Philip.
(d) Phil.

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

12. How old was Philip when he came to live with Ambrose?
(a) Ten years.
(b) 18 months.
(c) Six years.
(d) Three years.

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

14. What occupation does Philip plan to take up to be like his cousin?
(a) Justice of the Peace.
(b) School Teacher.
(c) Banker.
(d) Member of Parliament.

15. What does Philip see floating in the river after leaving Rainaldi's office?
(a) A dead dog.
(b) A basket filled with Ambrose's clothing.
(c) A casket.
(d) A dead man.