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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Philip upset about the arrival of his godfather's letter regarding Rachel's allowance?
(a) He had tried to stop the letter from being delivered.
(b) He is unhappy with the amount Nick Kendall agreed to.
(c) It was not supposed to arrive until the next day.
(d) It was supposed to arrive before he got home.

2. Where does the servant at the villa say that Ambrose liked to sit?
(a) Near the fountain.
(b) On a bench in the villa's private cemetery.
(c) In the kitchen of the villa.
(d) In his room with the shutters closed.

3. In her letter to Philip, what reason does Rachel give for leaving Italy so suddenly after Ambrose's death?
(a) She was afraid to live in the villa alone.
(b) She was hoping Philip would pay Ambrose's doctor bills.
(c) She could not bear to be there without him.
(d) She knew she needed to get to Philip to tell him the news of Ambrose's death.

4. What excuse does Rainaldi give Philip for Ambrose's accusations against Rachel in the last letter Philip received?
(a) Ambrose was delusional.
(b) Ambrose and Rachel had been having a normal marital quarrel.
(c) Ambrose used the word "torment" because he was tormented by the thought of leaving Rachel alone.
(d) Ambrose believed Rachel was going to leave him.

5. Where is Ambrose buried?
(a) In the villa's private cemetery.
(b) In the Catholic cemetery in London.
(c) In the estate's private cemetery.
(d) In the Protestant cemetery in Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Philip give Nick Kendall for Rachel being unable to come and stay with him at Pelyn?

2. How old was Ambrose when Rachel met him?

3. What is the feeling at Philip's house on the day of Rachel's arrival?

4. How long does Rachel say she had originally planned to stay with Philip?

5. Why does Philip think it is strange to have Rachel in church with him?

(see the answer key)

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