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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. What does Philip see floating in the river after leaving Rainaldi's office?
(a) A casket.
(b) A dead man.
(c) A dead dog.
(d) A basket filled with Ambrose's clothing.

2. Where is Philip when Rachel arrives at the house?
(a) Out walking.
(b) In the library.
(c) In the stables.
(d) In London.

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

4. Where did Philip see a hanged man when he was just a boy?
(a) Bodmin Fair.
(b) Four Turnings.
(c) Rose and Crown Inn.
(d) Florence, Italy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What message does Philip ask Rainaldi to give Rachel before he leaves Italy?

2. What does Louise bring for Rachel's room?

3. Why does Philip not help the men harvest the fields after Ambrose's death?

4. What concern does Louise have when she learns that Rachel will be coming to Philip's house?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Rachel jealous of Philip when Ambrose was alive?

2. Why does Nick Kendall suggest that Ambrose may have been drunk when he reads a letter Philip received from him?

3. Why was Philip raised by Ambrose?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Louise say that Philip must have the house cleaned up before Rachel visits?

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

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