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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philip do while he sits listening to Rachel talk about visitors just to see if it will bother her?
(a) Slurps his tea.
(b) Pretends he is not listening.
(c) Puts his muddy boots up on the stool.
(d) Asks her about the attractive women.

2. What is Louise's first impression of Rachel?
(a) She is beautiful.
(b) She is older than Louise expected.
(c) She wears lovely dresses.
(d) She is very tall.

3. What animal does Philip hear while out walking that makes him think of Rachel?
(a) A hawk.
(b) A dog.
(c) A vixen.
(d) A dove.

4. How old was Philip when he received Don?
(a) 19.
(b) 20.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

5. How does Rachel treat Philip when introducing him to Rainaldi?
(a) Like he is no one important.
(b) Like he is a sullen child.
(c) Like a nervous girl introducing a boy to her father for the first time.
(d) Like he is her suitor.

6. Why does Philip think it is strange to have Rachel in church with him?
(a) Because he suspects people are wondering who she is.
(b) Because he cannot remember the last woman to sit in his pew.
(c) Because it makes him feel like he is married.
(d) Because he doesn't normally go to church.

7. What does a letter from Ambrose reveal about Rachel?
(a) She had been married twice before Ambrose.
(b) She had been pregnant with Ambrose's child and lost the baby.
(c) She had been a prostitute before Sangalletti married her.
(d) She is not related to Philip's family after all.

8. Who does Rachel suggest might like to have Ambrose's old clothing?
(a) The poor.
(b) Her servants at the villa.
(c) The servants.
(d) The tenants.

9. Where is Don buried?
(a) Under a laburnum tree.
(b) Near Ambrose's granite stone.
(c) In the plantation.
(d) In the pet cemetery near the kennels.

10. What reason does Philip give Rachel for why she cannot give lessons?
(a) She is not smart enough.
(b) It would reflect poorly on Ambrose.
(c) She is too young.
(d) She has responsibilities to the estate and will not have time.

11. What is Rainaldi's attitude toward Philip the entire time he stays at the estate?
(a) Obedient.
(b) Authoritarian.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Condescending.

12. What does Philip warn Rachel of before they go to church together for the first time?
(a) That they will have to sit with the vicar's wife.
(b) That the vicar is a terrible bore.
(c) That people will be staring at her.
(d) That Louise will be angry at him for coming to church with another woman.

13. What is wrong with Sam Bate?
(a) He is paralyzed.
(b) He has a brain tumor.
(c) He has a terrible cough.
(d) He has a broken leg.

14. What expensive household item does Rachel give Philip as a gift?
(a) A silver tea service.
(b) A chandelier for the dining room.
(c) A chaise lounge for his library.
(d) Coverings for the blue room.

15. What does Rachel say happens on birthdays?
(a) Everyone gets two slices of cake.
(b) Men forget their age.
(c) The birthday boy gets a kiss.
(d) All wishes are granted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rachel doing when Philip goes to Pelyn to talk to his godfather about an allowance for her?

2. Which of the following clauses does the attorney suggest that Philip add to the document giving Rachel the estate?

3. How old was Rachel when her father died?

4. What is Philip reminded of when Rainaldi insults his pipe smoking?

5. What belonging of Ambrose's does Rachel ask to keep?

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