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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters One and Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mary learn when Edgar arrives?
(a) He has been knighted.
(b) He is getting married to someone else.
(c) He is dying.
(d) He's been offered a position as governor of Bengal.

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

3. What city can Mary see from the terrace of the villa?
(a) Rome.
(b) Naples.
(c) Florence.
(d) Venice.

4. Why is Mary Panton at the villa?
(a) For recuperation from emotional trauma.
(b) To oversee its remodeling.
(c) To visit her sister and her husband who rent the villa.
(d) To meet with her husband who has been conducting business nearby.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owns the villa?

2. Why does Mary have second thoughts about attending the party?

3. What does Edgar ask Mary?

4. Who is generally in good humor?

5. Of what nationality is Princess San Ferdinando?

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