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

2. What reason does Philip give Nick Kendall for Rachel being unable to come and stay with him at Pelyn?
(a) She has to visit all of the estate's tenants first.
(b) The beds at Pelyn are too uncomfortable.
(c) It would not be proper for her to stay anywhere but at Ambrose's house.
(d) Pelyn is too far away.

3. What does Philip realize he forgot to do while he and Rachel are at church?
(a) He forgot to feed the dogs.
(b) He forgot to tell Tamlyn to move the laburnum trees.
(c) He forgot to visit Louise as promised.
(d) He forgot to invite the Pascoes to dinner.

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

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

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

7. What is the relationship like between Philip and his godfather after Christmas?
(a) Non-existant.
(b) Closer.
(c) Cold.
(d) Loving.

8. What does Philip say he did as a child when he was in church?
(a) Listened attentively.
(b) Slept.
(c) Read.
(d) Played marbles.

9. What does Philip think women perpetually think about?
(a) Knitting.
(b) Social engagements.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Men.

10. What belonging of Ambrose's does Rachel ask to keep?
(a) His walking stick.
(b) His books on gardening.
(c) His hunting jacket.
(d) His wedding ring.

11. Who leaves packages beside each of the plates at the Christmas dinner?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Nick Kendall.
(c) Seecombe.
(d) Philip.

12. What does Rachel give Philip to tuck under his pillow as a joke on Seecombe?
(a) A hairpin.
(b) A hair ribbon.
(c) Her stocking.
(d) A lock of her hair.

13. What is Rachel doing when Philip goes to Pelyn to talk to his godfather about an allowance for her?
(a) Riding her horse.
(b) Visiting with tenants.
(c) Sitting in the library reading.
(d) Planting the trees and plants that were shipped from Italy.

14. Why does Rachel describe Philip as the "despair of every mother?"
(a) He is not interested in their daughters.
(b) He takes women on one date and never calls on them again.
(c) He is a wealthy man, but he is unattractive.
(d) He has terrible manners.

15. What reason does Philip give Rachel for not sitting with her to receive guests at the house?
(a) It is not men's work.
(b) He will be too busy in the fields.
(c) He will be busy working with the horses.
(d) He has bookkeeping to attend to.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Philip goes to talk to Rachel after having arranged for her allowance, what is he shocked to find her wearing?

2. What is Rainaldi's attitude toward Philip the entire time he stays at the estate?

3. What is Philip relieved to see when he is out walking on the night Rainaldi visits?

4. Why did Sangalletti choose to marry Rachel instead of her mother?

5. What day does Philip intend to give Rachel the estate?

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