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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Philip think was his ultimate undoing with Rachel?
(a) He was too much like Ambrose.
(b) He should have believed Nick Kendall's suspicions about her.
(c) He should have recognized her as a liar from the beginning.
(d) He was too generous with his money.

4. What does Rachel tell Philip he can do in her boudoir that surprises him?
(a) Take off his shoes.
(b) Smoke his pipe.
(c) Curse.
(d) Loosen his tie.

5. How old is Don?
(a) 3.
(b) 7.
(c) 18.
(d) 14.

6. What was the name of the hanged man?
(a) John Thompson.
(b) Mr. Couch.
(c) Sam Bate.
(d) Tom Jenkyn.

7. Why did Ambrose dismiss Philip's nurse when he was a child?
(a) She smelled like onions.
(b) She taught Philip how to curse.
(c) She talked too much.
(d) She hit Philip with a hairbrush.

8. How does Philip feel when he learns that Ambrose and Rachel have decided to stay in Italy for the summer?
(a) Angry.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Sad.
(d) Relieved.

9. How did Ambrose present Don to Philip when he was a child?
(a) By leaving the puppy in his bedroom so he would find it.
(b) In a pie crust.
(c) In a box under the Christmas tree.
(d) By letting him pick a puppy from the litter.

10. After Philip and Rachel talk about his visit to Italy, why does he tell Rachel to go upstairs?
(a) Because he wants her to pack her things and leave.
(b) Because she is crying and he has never seen a woman cry.
(c) Because she looks exhausted.
(d) Because he is angry at her and is afraid he will say something he should not.

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

12. What is Philip surprised to realize Rachel does not know when they are out riding?
(a) That Philip had been to Italy.
(b) That Ambrose did not write her into the will.
(c) That the estate has several tenants.
(d) That Ambrose raised Philip.

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

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

15. What did Ambrose use to teach Philip the alphabet?
(a) Animal names.
(b) The names of tenants.
(c) Swear words.
(d) People in the Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city is Villa Sangalletti near?

2. What item of Ambrose's did Rachel forget to take with her from the villa?

3. What room does Seecombe first suggest they put Rachel in during her visit?

4. What hobby do Ambrose and Rachel have in common?

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

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