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

2. What is the amount most people give the entertainer?
(a) Nothing; he is paid by the hostess.
(b) Five or ten lira.
(c) At least fifty lira.
(d) He was such a poor musician, most only give him a lira or two.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who advised Mary not to marry Matthew?

3. What does Mary decide to give Karl as a gift?

4. What does Edgar give Ciro?

5. What does Rowley find in her purse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mary conflicted about attending the party?

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

3. How does Rowley find the handgun in Mary's purse and how does that change the conversation?

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

5. What does Mary think of the Princess' comments on marriage to Edgar?

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

7. How long has Mary known Edgar and what was Mary's mother's opinion of the man?

8. How does Karl present himself?

9. What does Mary think about Edgar's job prospects?

10. How does Mary meet Karl Richter?

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