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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What piece of information from Mr. Couch does Nick Kendall pass on to Philip after the Christmas party?
(a) The estate is bankrupt.
(b) Rainaldi has sent a substantial amount of money to Rachel.
(c) Rachel has asked for an increase in her allowance.
(d) Rachel's account is overdrawn.

2. What does Seecombe enjoy about having Rachel at the house?
(a) He likes greeting her visitors.
(b) He likes having a woman to cook for.
(c) He likes setting up tea parties for her female visitors.
(d) He likes having a female hostess for their dinner parties.

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

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

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

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

7. What does Rachel give Philip for Christmas?
(a) A pocket watch.
(b) A horse.
(c) A key chain.
(d) A puppy.

8. Why does Rachel tell Philip to marry Louise quickly after their first dinner with the Pascoes and Kendalls?
(a) Because Louise can be his hostess.
(b) Because Philip needs to be married before he takes control of the estate.
(c) Because Louise is being courted by someone else.
(d) Because Philip was flirting with one of the dinner guests.

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

10. Why does Philip go to the bank before Christmas?
(a) To revoke Rachel's allowance.
(b) To arrange to increase Rachel's allowance.
(c) To choose a piece of jewelry to give to Rachel.
(d) To sell a piece of land.

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

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

13. Why did Sangalletti choose to marry Rachel instead of her mother?
(a) Because Rachel was younger.
(b) Because Rachel's mother lost her looks.
(c) Because Rachel's mother died.
(d) Because Rachel's mother was not kind.

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

15. What does Rachel do with the pearl collar when she hears Philip and Nick Kendall arguing about it?
(a) Refuses to return it.
(b) Leaves it on the dining room table.
(c) Throws it across the room.
(d) Gives it back.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rachel wear to church that Philip asks her to remove?

2. What does Rainaldi tell Philip he sold for Rachel before coming to visit her?

3. What tradition does Philip decide to start up again in December?

4. How old was Philip when he received Don?

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

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