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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 Edgar want Mary to carry with her to Florence?
(a) A bottle of vintage wine for the Princess.
(b) A bottle of vintage win for an old friend.
(c) A gun for protection.
(d) A note for the Princess.

2. What does Edgar give Ciro?
(a) Instructions about the roses.
(b) Advice.
(c) Tickets to the opera.
(d) Money.

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

4. Why does Mary have second thoughts about attending the party?
(a) She knows no one at the party.
(b) Her sister arrives the next day and the house needs cleaning.
(c) Edgar is not there to escort her.
(d) Her mother wants her to come to Rome right away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Edgar visiting?

2. What position does Mary believe Edgar might be offered?

3. How long has Mary known Edgar?

4. Of what nationality is Princess San Ferdinando?

5. Why is Mary Panton at the villa?

(see the answer key)

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