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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Three and Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Princess ask for the dismissal of the violinist?
(a) He flirts outrageously with all the women.
(b) He insults the Princess.
(c) He performs poorly.
(d) He refuses to play any requests.

2. What does Rowley believe about Mary as far as Edgar is concerned?
(a) That they are perfectly suited to each other.
(b) That Edgar is not in love with Mary.
(c) That Edgar is too staid for Mary.
(d) That Mary is not in love with him.

3. Where does Rowley suggest Mary and he go that night?
(a) To her villa.
(b) To his motel room.
(c) To a late-night cafe for coffee alone.
(d) For a ride in the country.

4. What does Mary make clear to Rowley?
(a) She is still grieving the death of her husband.
(b) She is not interested in him.
(c) Her divorce is not yet final.
(d) He is an interesting man and she might go out with him.

5. What does Rowley say to Mary?
(a) He knew Mary's deceased husband quite well.
(b) He is offended by her English snobbery.
(c) He compliments her on her good looks.
(d) He suggests she stay in Florence for the night since it's so late.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does Mary try to save Matthew?

2. When did Matthew change?

3. What does Mary learn from her lawyer?

4. Who owns the villa?

5. What does Mary learn when Edgar arrives?

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