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

2. What does Philip think happened to the money from Rachel's first marriage?

3. What word does the vicar use to describe Rachel?

4. What expensive household item does Rachel give Philip as a gift?

5. What stipulation did Ambrose include in his unsigned will that would give Philip the estate back from Rachel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Nick Kendall upset about Philip giving Rachel the pearl collar?

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

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

5. What does Philip find in his room after going to Pelyn to arrange for Rachel's allowance, and why does it delight him?

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

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

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

9. What excuse does Philip give for Rachel having overdrawn her account?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author explores how women are perceived by others. She uses both Rachel and Louise to explore this idea. Explain how the author uses Rachel and Louise to examine the perception of women and how the way others perceive them affects the plot of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

The information revealed about Rachel’s past casts a shadow over her, leaving readers wondering if she is good or evil. Write an essay explaining how the author uses information from Rachel’s past as well as subtle clues to influence readers’ opinions of Rachel, and how those clues might be interpreted in different ways.

Essay Topic 3

Nick Kendall believes that some women draw tragedy to themselves. Write an essay that either supports or refutes this statement using examples from the novel.

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