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

2. Of what is Colonel Trail very complimentary?
(a) Edgar's recent appointment.
(b) Mary's deceased father.
(c) Mary's deceased husband.
(d) The Princess's gown.

3. What does Mary think about on the way to the party?
(a) Edgar's question.
(b) How to maximize the little money she has remaining.
(c) Her sister's pending divorce.
(d) Her mother's vague allusions to health issues.

4. What did Mary know about that Matthew tried to hide?
(a) That he had a gambling problem also.
(b) That he had syphillis.
(c) His drinking in secret and affairs.
(d) That is inheritance was almost gone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary learn from her lawyer?

2. How long has Mary known Edgar?

3. Who is Edgar Swift?

4. In what century is the Tuscan villa built?

5. Why is Mary Panton at the villa?

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