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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mary drive around the area?
(a) To search for a villa her family owned when she was a child.
(b) To show her sister around the area.
(c) To search for an old friend's home.
(d) To see the sights.

2. What did Mary's mother point out to Mary when Mary was 19?
(a) That Edgar was too old for Mary and to stop flirting.
(b) That Edgar is in love with her.
(c) That Edgar is a scoundrel.
(d) That Edgar would be an advantageous catch.

3. What does Mary make clear to Rowley?
(a) She is not interested in him.
(b) Her divorce is not yet final.
(c) She is still grieving the death of her husband.
(d) He is an interesting man and she might go out with him.

4. In what century is the Tuscan villa built?
(a) 16th.
(b) 19th.
(c) 13th.
(d) 20th.

5. Who advised Mary not to marry Matthew?
(a) No one.
(b) Only Matthew's brother.
(c) Matthew's mother.
(d) Many people.

6. Why is Rowley Flint invited to the party?
(a) As a balance to the Princess's husband's taciturn nature.
(b) To even out the attendance after Edgar gave his regrets.
(c) Because he just arrived in Florence and is a childhood friend of the Princess.
(d) As a possible suitor for Mary.

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

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

9. What does Nina remind Mary to do?
(a) Call her sister back.
(b) Carry her pistol.
(c) Have the car filled with petrol.
(d) Apply rouge and eye liner.

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

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

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

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

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

15. Why does Karl Richter take the job at the restaurant as a violinist?
(a) He has no place to live.
(b) His landlady needs the money.
(c) He loves music.
(d) He hopes to make connections.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mary describe how Matthew was at first?

2. Who is generally in good humor?

3. Why does Mary say about Matthew Panton?

4. What does Mary think about on the way to the party?

5. Why couldn't Mary end the marriage?

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