3. Before meeting her, why does Louise suspect that Rachel will be very quick-tempered?
(a) Because Rachel is Italian.
(b) Because Ambrose's letters implied she fought with him often.
(c) Because she is a woman.
(d) Because only a woman with a temper could have put up with Ambrose.

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

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

6. What item of Ambrose's did Rachel forget to take with her from the villa?
(a) A walking stick.
(b) A hat.
(c) A pair of shoes.
(d) A Bible.

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

8. On the morning Philip and Rachel are to go riding, where does Philip find Rachel?
(a) At Nick Kendall's house.
(b) In the gardens with Tamlyn.
(c) Resting in her bedroom.
(d) At church.

9. What city is Villa Sangalletti near?
(a) London.
(b) Rome.
(c) Florence.
(d) Paris.

10. 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 Ambrose raised Philip.
(d) That the estate has several tenants.

11. Why does the woman who opens the gate of the villa not tell Philip about Ambrose?
(a) Her husband will not allow her to talk to Philip.
(b) She is afraid of Philip.
(c) She is deaf.
(d) She does not speak English.

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

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

14. What reason does Rainaldi give Philip for his not having been told about Ambrose's illness?
(a) Rachel did not want him to know.
(b) They were unable to reach Philip.
(c) His death was sudden and unexpected.
(d) Ambrose did not want him to know.

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