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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Philip and Rachel talk about his visit to Italy, why does he tell Rachel to go upstairs?

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

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

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

5. How does Philip feel when he realizes he now owns the estate?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why was Philip raised by Ambrose?

5. What does Rainaldi tell Philip the doctors said was the cause of Ambrose's strange behavior before his death?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Philip gives Rachel an expensive pearl collar for Christmas, which angers his godfather. Write an essay explaining the significance of the gift. How does the gift affect the plot of the novel? How does it affect the relationships between the characters? Did Philip intend for Rachel to interpret the gift as an intention to ask her to marry him? Does Rachel know what he intended by the gift?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the influence Philip’s upbringing had on him. How does it affect his relationships with women, particularly Louise and Rachel? How does it affect his views of women and marriage?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay examining Rainaldi as a character. How does the author use him to reveal information about Rachel and Philip? How do his visits to England affect the plot? What is the true relationship between Rachel and Rainaldi?

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