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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 word does the vicar use to describe Rachel?
(a) Ambitious.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Feminine.

2. What does Philip ask Rachel to see that he learned about in a letter from Ambrose?
(a) A locket with a picture of Philip's mother.
(b) An unsigned will.
(c) An old family Bible.
(d) A photograph of Rachel's and Ambrose's wedding.

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

4. What skill does Rachel have that endears her to the tenants of the estate?
(a) She can sew clothing.
(b) She can speak Italian.
(c) She is a fantastic cook.
(d) She makes herbal cures.

5. What does Rachel say happens on birthdays?
(a) Men forget their age.
(b) Everyone gets two slices of cake.
(c) All wishes are granted.
(d) The birthday boy gets a kiss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a letter from Ambrose reveal about Rachel?

2. Who does Philip say are the only people who give lessons?

3. What tradition does Philip decide to start up again in December?

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

5. What does Philip say that the people at church may suspect of Italians?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Rainaldi call Philip a "young Solomon?" (157)

4. What is the special about the pearl collar that Philip gives Rachel for Christmas?

5. Nick Kendall tells Philip that people he knows were horrified to learn that Ambrose was marrying Rachel. Why were they horrified?

6. Why does Philip ask Rachel what she would have done if Ambrose had left her the estate with Philip to look after it?

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

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

9. Why does Philip put his muddy feet up on the footstool while Rachel tells him about her visits?

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

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