2. What does the Princess ask of Mary?
(a) To show Mary her paintings sometime.
(b) To give Rowley a ride to his motel.
(c) To stay at her house that night rather than risk the long drive home.
(d) To visit her the next day.

3. What does Mary ask Rowley to hand her from her purse?
(a) A handkerchief.
(b) A pen and paper.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A gas card.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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.

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

12. Why does Mary say about Matthew Panton?
(a) He was misguided.
(b) She should not have married him.
(c) She had never been in love with him.
(d) He was a good man.

13. What is Rowley's parting shot at Mary?
(a) About his ability to keep her out of the poorhouse.
(b) About marriage with Edgar.
(c) About her strangely unromantic attitude.
(d) That he hopes she does not use the gun on Edgar.

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

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