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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21 - 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When it rains steadily for three days, what does Seecombe say that Philip and Rachel should do?
(a) Clean the library.
(b) Spend the day reading.
(c) Go through Ambrose's belongings.
(d) Go to London and go shopping.

2. How does Rachel treat Philip when introducing him to Rainaldi?
(a) Like he is her suitor.
(b) Like a nervous girl introducing a boy to her father for the first time.
(c) Like he is no one important.
(d) Like he is a sullen child.

3. What strikes Philip as the only thing that is large about Rachel when he first meets her?
(a) Her eyes.
(b) Her nose.
(c) Her hands.
(d) Her feet.

4. What word best describes Philip's and Rachel's days during the winter months?
(a) Dreary.
(b) Routine.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Busy.

5. Why does Rachel tell Philip to marry Louise quickly after their first dinner with the Pascoes and Kendalls?
(a) Because Louise can be his hostess.
(b) Because Louise is being courted by someone else.
(c) Because Philip was flirting with one of the dinner guests.
(d) Because Philip needs to be married before he takes control of the estate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Philip think Ambrose had a premonition about his death before he left the last time?

2. What disorder does Ambrose compare Rachel's spending to?

3. What does the doctor initially think is the cause of Philip's illness?

4. What is Philip surprised to realize Rachel does not know when they are out riding?

5. What is Philip reminded of when Rainaldi insults his pipe smoking?

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