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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Philip think Ambrose had a premonition about his death before he left the last time?
(a) Ambrose joked about the vicar delivering his funeral service.
(b) Ambrose told Philip about his will.
(c) Ambrose said he wished Philip could come with him.
(d) Ambrose reminded Philip that he was the heir to the estate.

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

3. In his letters to Philip, what symptom does Ambrose mention first?
(a) Headaches.
(b) Fevers.
(c) Blackouts.
(d) Blindness.

4. What city is Villa Sangalletti near?
(a) Florence.
(b) London.
(c) Paris.
(d) Rome.

5. How old was Philip when he came to live with Ambrose?
(a) Six years.
(b) Three years.
(c) 18 months.
(d) Ten years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a woman with two children ask Philip for when he arrives in Italy?

2. Who suggests they might retire now that Ambrose is married?

3. Where did Philip see a hanged man when he was just a boy?

4. What does the servant at the villa tell Philip has been done with Ambrose's clothes?

5. What reason does Rainaldi give Philip for his not having been told about Ambrose's illness?

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