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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Princess ask for the dismissal of the violinist?
(a) He insults the Princess.
(b) He performs poorly.
(c) He refuses to play any requests.
(d) He flirts outrageously with all the women.

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

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

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

5. What does Mary extol?
(a) Matthew's final days.
(b) Her father's architectural abilities.
(c) Her father's virtues.
(d) Edgar's virtues.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the amount most people give the entertainer?

2. Of what is Rowley concerned?

3. Why is Mary Panton at the villa?

4. What does Mary wish she had done?

5. What does Mary admit she came to feel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mary meet Karl Richter?

2. Why does Rowley propose to Mary and how does she respond?

3. Why does the Princess choose the restaurant they are at for the party and how is she disappointed?

4. Why is Mary conflicted about attending the party?

5. What does Mary say about why she marries Matthew Panton?

6. How does Mary end up driving Rowley to his hotel and what happens?

7. What sort of arrangements does Edgar make with Ciro?

8. What is passed around at the end of the party and what does Mary do?

9. What does Mary point out about Rowley's reputation and what is his response?

10. What is Mary's response to Rowley's questions about Edgar and how does Rowley respond?

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