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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 reason does Philip give Nick Kendall for Rachel being unable to come and stay with him at Pelyn?
(a) The beds at Pelyn are too uncomfortable.
(b) Pelyn is too far away.
(c) She has to visit all of the estate's tenants first.
(d) It would not be proper for her to stay anywhere but at Ambrose's house.

2. What does Rainaldi tell Philip he sold for Rachel before coming to visit her?
(a) The villa.
(b) Her wedding rings.
(c) A parcel of land.
(d) A painting.

3. Which of the following clauses does the attorney suggest that Philip add to the document giving Rachel the estate?
(a) If Rachel were to marry, the estate would return to Philip.
(b) If Philip were to marry, the estate would return to him.
(c) If Rachel were to have a child, the child would receive the estate.
(d) If Rachel did not live at the estate, it would be returned to Philip.

4. What kind of lessons does Rachel want to teach?
(a) Gardening.
(b) English.
(c) Italian.
(d) Mathematics.

5. How does Philip say that widows support themselves, aside from remarrying?
(a) Work as maids.
(b) Become beggars.
(c) Sell their rings.
(d) Live off their husband's money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes Philip's and Rachel's days during the winter months?

2. What reason does Philip give Rachel for not sitting with her to receive guests at the house?

3. What is Philip relieved to see when he is out walking on the night Rainaldi visits?

4. What animal does Philip hear while out walking that makes him think of Rachel?

5. What day does Philip intend to give Rachel the estate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Philip so disconcerted by Rachel's tears when they argue about her allowance?

2. How does Philip say Ambrose dealt with things that hurt or shocked him?

3. Why did Ambrose compare Rachel's spending to kleptomania?

4. Why does Rachel say she asked Ambrose not to tell Philip about the baby she was pregnant with?

5. Why does Philip say that his dogs care less about him since Rachel came?

6. After the Sunday dinner guests leave, what does Rachel say she likes about entertaining?

7. What does Philip say is the difference between Mrs. Pascoe's femininity and Rachel's femininity?

8. What makes Philip start commenting on the improvement in the foods that are served by his cook?

9. What does Rachel do that makes Philip tease her that she will become a midwife?

10. Why did Ambrose not punish Philip for bringing mice to church with him when he was a boy?

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