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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 was hoping Philip would pay Ambrose's doctor bills.
(b) She was afraid to live in the villa alone.
(c) She could not bear to be there without him.
(d) She knew she needed to get to Philip to tell him the news of Ambrose's death.

2. What item of Ambrose's does Rachel personally give to Philip?
(a) His walking stick.
(b) His wedding ring.
(c) His hat.
(d) His old jacket.

3. Who tells the servants and tenants about Ambrose's death?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Rainaldi.
(c) Philip.
(d) Nick Kendall.

4. What concern does Louise have when she learns that Rachel will be coming to Philip's house?
(a) She worries that Rachel will try to steal Philip away from her.
(b) She worries that Rachel may try to poison Philip.
(c) She worries that Philip's house is too unkempt.
(d) She worries that Rachel will not want Philip's dogs in the house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Rainaldi give Philip for his not having been told about Ambrose's illness?

2. What does a woman with two children ask Philip for when he arrives in Italy?

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

4. What occupation does Philip plan to take up to be like his cousin?

5. What does Seecombe bring to Rachel's room on her first night that amuses Philip?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What reason does Philip give Rachel for not hating her now that he has met her?

3. What does Philip find striking about the portrait he sees hanging in Aunt Phoebe's rooms before Rachel comes?

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

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

6. What does Rachel do that impresses Philip while she and Philip are out riding the estate?

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

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

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

10. Why does Rachel say she felt strange when arriving at Philip's house?

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