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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Philip think Louise is more perceptive than her father after he shares his suspicions about Rachel with Nick Kendall?
(a) Because Louise says her father's mind is starting to slip.
(b) Because Philip has always thought Louise to be very intelligent.
(c) Because Louise is a woman, so she would understand women better.
(d) Because Louise is his own age, and he thinks his godfather is getting old.

2. How did Ambrose present Don to Philip when he was a child?
(a) In a box under the Christmas tree.
(b) By letting him pick a puppy from the litter.
(c) In a pie crust.
(d) By leaving the puppy in his bedroom so he would find it.

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

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

5. Why did Ambrose dismiss Philip's nurse when he was a child?
(a) She taught Philip how to curse.
(b) She talked too much.
(c) She hit Philip with a hairbrush.
(d) She smelled like onions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rachel tell Philip he can do in her boudoir that surprises him?

2. On the morning Philip and Rachel are to go riding, where does Philip find Rachel?

3. What did Ambrose use to teach Philip the alphabet?

4. What item of Ambrose's does Rachel personally give to Philip?

5. What room does Seecombe first suggest they put Rachel in during her visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the servant at the villa tell Philip was Ambrose's and Rachel's normal routine in the summer?

2. What does Philip intend to do when Rachel comes to see him?

3. Why does Nick Kendall think it was wrong for Ambrose to have brought Philip up without women in his life?

4. Why does Rainaldi think that Rachel will never return to Italy?

5. Why does Philip feel ashamed of his feelings when Ambrose wrote to say he was engaged?

6. How did Ambrose say that Rachel is related to the Ashley family?

7. Why does Rachel wear only one color of gown?

8. Why does Philip think Rainaldi looked shocked when they first met?

9. Why do the servants address Philip differently when he returns home from Italy?

10. Why does Ambrose tell Philip that Tom Jenkyn had no excuse for killing his wife?

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