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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Edgar ask Mary?
(a) For Mary to travel with him back to England.
(b) To be his wife.
(c) If she knows the woman Edgar plans to marry.
(d) To stay for a few days.

2. Who prompts Nina to remind Mary?
(a) Ciro.
(b) No one.
(c) Edgar.
(d) Mary.

3. From what does Mary try to save Matthew?
(a) His protective mother.
(b) His depression.
(c) The creditors.
(d) His drinking.

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

5. What does Mary admit she came to feel?
(a) Despise for Matthew.
(b) Extreme pity for Matthew.
(c) Horrific anger at Matthew.
(d) Nothing for Matthew.

6. What does Mary wish she had done?
(a) Stayed home so she did not have to be cheerful.
(b) Called her sister and canceled the visit.
(c) Stayed home to think about marriage.
(d) Stayed home and packed to go to her mother.

7. Who is Edgar Swift?
(a) Her second cousin.
(b) The tenant of a villa Mary wants to buy.
(c) Her brother-in-law.
(d) A man for whom Mary is waiting.

8. 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.

9. Why does Mary think the tip she leaves will mean a great deal?
(a) She does not really think about it.
(b) It is done in generosity rather than condescension.
(c) She noticed how shabby the person's shoes are.
(d) The person will not expect it.

10. How does Mary describe how Matthew was at first?
(a) Polite and reserved.
(b) Zestful and overly-boisterous.
(c) Quiet and studious.
(d) Charming and fun.

11. What is Mary doing at the opening of chapter 2?
(a) Talking with her mother on the phone.
(b) Digging in the rosebushes.
(c) Getting ready to go to the party.
(d) Napping.

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

13. What does Rowley say about his reputation?
(a) That it is greatly exaggerated.
(b) That he'd be a fool not to enjoy life.
(c) That it is true but he is willing to change.
(d) That it is misplaced.

14. What does Mary say when the Princess points out what a good catch Edgar would be?
(a) That Edgar is unlikely to ask Mary to be his wife because of their great age difference.
(b) The woman Edgar has asked to marry him is very lucky.
(c) The Princess should consider him.
(d) That Edgar is like an older brother to Mary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mary's reply?

2. What is Rowley's parting shot at Mary?

3. What does Mary do on the way home?

4. For what is the Princess known?

5. Where does Rowley suggest Mary and he go that night?

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