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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. Who does Philip say are the only people who give lessons?
(a) School teachers.
(b) Widows.
(c) Men.
(d) Spinsters.

2. What does Philip say that the people at church may suspect of Italians?
(a) They may have spotted skin.
(b) They may all be ugly.
(c) They may be black.
(d) They may all look like the Mona Lisa.

3. Why did Sangalletti choose to marry Rachel instead of her mother?
(a) Because Rachel's mother was not kind.
(b) Because Rachel's mother died.
(c) Because Rachel was younger.
(d) Because Rachel's mother lost her looks.

4. Who is at the house when Philip returns from seeing the attorney about giving Rachel the estate?
(a) Mr. Couch.
(b) Rainaldi.
(c) Nick Kendall.
(d) Louise.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rachel suggest might like to have Ambrose's old clothing?

2. Why is Philip upset about the arrival of his godfather's letter regarding Rachel's allowance?

3. Who does Rachel suggest she will marry if she ever marries again?

4. What is Louise's first impression of Rachel?

5. What is wrong with Sam Bate?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Philip avoid seeing his godfather after Christmas?

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

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

5. What made the relationship between Philip and Nick Kendall "cool" after Christmas?

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

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

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

9. Why does Philip say that the people at church will be so interested in Rachel?

10. Why does Seecombe set the table with the good silver and other finery when Rainaldi comes to visit?

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