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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. In her letter to Philip, what reason does Rachel give for leaving Italy so suddenly after Ambrose's death?
(a) She knew she needed to get to Philip to tell him the news of Ambrose's death.
(b) She was hoping Philip would pay Ambrose's doctor bills.
(c) She was afraid to live in the villa alone.
(d) She could not bear to be there without him.

2. 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.

3. In his letters to Philip, what symptom does Ambrose mention first?
(a) Fevers.
(b) Headaches.
(c) Blackouts.
(d) Blindness.

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

5. What did a young Philip do before walking away from the hanged man?
(a) Tucked a sprig of holly in the dead man's pocket.
(b) Threw a stone at the dead man.
(c) Told Ambrose he would never marry, so he would never end up like the man.
(d) Took a picture of the dead man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before meeting her, why does Louise suspect that Rachel will be very quick-tempered?

2. What is Philip surprised to realize Rachel does not know when they are out riding?

3. What piece of information is Philip surprised to learn from Rainaldi concerning Ambrose's will?

4. What was the name of the hanged man?

5. Who suggests they might retire now that Ambrose is married?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What makes Philip think that Ambrose may have had a premonition of his death?

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

4. What does Rainaldi tell Philip the doctors said was the cause of Ambrose's strange behavior before his death?

5. Why was Louise excited about the idea of Ambrose returning to the estate with a wife?

6. Why was Philip raised by Ambrose?

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

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

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

10. What reason does Rachel give in her letter for having taken all of Ambrose's possessions from the villa after he died?

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