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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's been offered a position as governor of Bengal.
(b) He has been knighted.
(c) He is dying.
(d) He is getting married to someone else.

2. What does Mary learn from her lawyer?
(a) Her father left her a large estate.
(b) Her husband wants a divorce.
(c) Her grandfather left her a large estate.
(d) Her husband squandered all his money.

3. What position does Mary believe Edgar might be offered?
(a) A position with her father's conglomerate.
(b) A position with the government.
(c) A position with the largest architectural firm in Italy.
(d) She doesn't believe he will receive an offer.

4. At what has Edgar proven himself?
(a) Romance.
(b) Painting.
(c) Business.
(d) Politics.

5. Where is the party Mary is attending that night to be held?
(a) In a converted opera house.
(b) A restaurant on the banks of the Arno river.
(c) At Princess San Ferdinando's home.
(d) In open pavilions on the estate of a Baron Mary does not know.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city can Mary see from the terrace of the villa?

2. How long has Mary known Edgar?

3. What does Edgar ask Mary?

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

5. Of what is Colonel Trail very complimentary?

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