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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Nick Kendall suggest Philip begin doing before Ambrose and Rachel return home in case they have a baby?
(a) Look for a property of his own.
(b) Clean the nursery.
(c) Get a job.
(d) Ensure Ambrose does not write him out of the will.

3. Where did Philip see a hanged man when he was just a boy?
(a) Four Turnings.
(b) Rose and Crown Inn.
(c) Florence, Italy.
(d) Bodmin Fair.

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

5. What message does Philip ask Rainaldi to give Rachel before he leaves Italy?
(a) That he was in Italy and saw where Ambrose died.
(b) That he never wants to see her.
(c) That he believes she killed Ambrose.
(d) That she is to come to England immediately.

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

7. What month is Philip's birthday in?
(a) October.
(b) December.
(c) April.
(d) July.

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

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

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

11. How does Philip feel when he realizes he now owns the estate?
(a) Proud.
(b) Worried.
(c) Sad.
(d) Ill-prepared.

12. What is the weather like when Philip arrives in Italy?
(a) Warm and breezy.
(b) Sunny and humid.
(c) Hot and dry.
(d) Rainy and cold.

13. Why does Philip not want to see Ambrose's grave?
(a) He does not believe Ambrose's spirit is there.
(b) He is afraid he will run into Rachel there.
(c) He does not like the words that Rainaldi had printed on the headstone.
(d) Ambrose had wanted to be cremated.

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

15. What strikes Philip as the only thing that is large about Rachel when he first meets her?
(a) Her feet.
(b) Her nose.
(c) Her eyes.
(d) Her hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the woman who opens the gate of the villa not tell Philip about Ambrose?

2. Why does Philip think Louise is more perceptive than her father after he shares his suspicions about Rachel with Nick Kendall?

3. What month is it when Philip decides to go to Italy to see Ambrose?

4. What reason does Rainaldi give Philip for his not having been told about Ambrose's illness?

5. How old was Ambrose when Rachel met him?

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