2. What does Mary impulsively offer?
(a) To write Karl's mother and ask if he is there.
(b) To put an ad in the paper asking about Karl.
(c) To talk to the landlady.
(d) To pay Karl's back rent.

3. What is the explanation Rowley offers for Karl killing himself?
(a) Karl was insane.
(b) Karl's life was devoid of beauty and hope and Mary had offered that and then told him the truth.
(c) Karl didn't think the gun was loaded.
(d) Karl was planning to anyway and just found it an opportune moment.

4. Who is Agata?
(a) Rowley's mother.
(b) The Princess' hairdresser.
(c) Mary's lawyer.
(d) The cook who lives in the village.

5. What does Karl do after laying Mary on the bed and kissing her repeatedly?
(a) Falls asleep.
(b) Kills himself.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Breaks the windows.

6. Why is Rowley driving fast?
(a) He is nervous.
(b) To get finished before daylight.
(c) He always drives fast.
(d) He is angry that Mary called him.

7. What does he say she should do about her commitments that day?
(a) Attend them.
(b) Attend them at least briefly.
(c) Whatever she wants to do; it did not matter.
(d) Call in an excuse.

8. What is Rowley's first inclination when he sees Karl's body?
(a) To yell at Mary.
(b) To call the police.
(c) To leave.
(d) To dig a grave in the garden.

9. What does Karl do when Mary pulls out her gun?
(a) He tells her to shoot him.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He turns and runs.
(d) He grabs the gun and shoots at her.

10. What does Mary recall Rowley telling her?
(a) That they would probably find Karl's body soon.
(b) That she must not do anything that would arouse suspicion.
(c) That he would take her to England in a couple days.
(d) That they may never find Karl's body.

11. What is Karl doing after Mary and he have sex?
(a) Playing his violin.
(b) Sitting at Mary's feet smoking a cigarette.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Chopping wood for Mary.

12. What else does Mary have to consider about Karl's death?
(a) That the police would have absolutely no reason to suspect her if she keeps her head.
(b) That she has gotten Rowley involved.
(c) That she needs to notify Karl's mother.
(d) That she needs to notify Karl's sister.

13. What does Karl ask of Mary, which she says no to?
(a) If he can see her again.
(b) If she will go with him to have a late night swim.
(c) If he can stay in the villa with her.
(d) If she is dating someone seriously.

14. Why does Mary decide she will tell Edgar the truth about her and Karl?
(a) She is not going to tell Edgar the truth.
(b) To seek Edgar's advice.
(c) To enter marriage with a clear conscience.
(d) To get out of the marriage proposal.

15. Where is Mary when she receives a telegram?
(a) Asleep.
(b) Having dinner with Rowley.
(c) Still at Villa Bolognese.
(d) In the garden at her villa.