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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Philip think Louise is more perceptive than her father after he shares his suspicions about Rachel with Nick Kendall?
(a) Because Louise says her father's mind is starting to slip.
(b) Because Louise is his own age, and he thinks his godfather is getting old.
(c) Because Philip has always thought Louise to be very intelligent.
(d) Because Louise is a woman, so she would understand women better.

2. Where is Philip when Rachel arrives at the house?
(a) Out walking.
(b) In the library.
(c) In the stables.
(d) In London.

3. What was the hanged man convicted of?
(a) Robbing a bank.
(b) Killing his wife.
(c) Murdering his wife's lover.
(d) Adultery.

4. How long does Rachel say she had originally planned to stay with Philip?
(a) Three months.
(b) A weekend.
(c) One week.
(d) One month.

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

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

7. What does the servant at the villa tell Philip has been done with Ambrose's clothes?
(a) They were given to the poor.
(b) Rachel took them all.
(c) The were sold.
(d) They were burned.

8. What month is it when Philip decides to go to Italy to see Ambrose?
(a) September.
(b) July.
(c) February.
(d) May.

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

10. 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 told Philip about his will.
(c) Ambrose reminded Philip that he was the heir to the estate.
(d) Ambrose joked about the vicar delivering his funeral service.

11. What alternative to a brain tumor does Nick Kendall suggest to explain Ambrose's incoherent letter?
(a) Ambrose was drunk when he wrote the letter.
(b) Ambrose is trying to trick Philip.
(c) Ambrose did not write the letter.
(d) Ambrose has gone insane.

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

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

14. What does Rachel do on the steps that she proclaims as Philip's first?
(a) Kisses him.
(b) Offers to go on a date with him.
(c) Slaps his cheek.
(d) Gives him her embroidered handkerchief.

15. What item of Ambrose's does Rachel personally give to Philip?
(a) His walking stick.
(b) His wedding ring.
(c) His old jacket.
(d) His hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the servants address Philip after Ambrose's death?

2. How does Rachel describe a man's jealousy?

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

4. Why did Ambrose dismiss Philip's nurse when he was a child?

5. What condition causes Ambrose to go abroad in the winters?

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