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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Philip think Louise is more perceptive than her father after he shares his suspicions about Rachel with Nick Kendall?
(a) Because Louise is a woman, so she would understand women better.
(b) Because Philip has always thought Louise to be very intelligent.
(c) Because Louise is his own age, and he thinks his godfather is getting old.
(d) Because Louise says her father's mind is starting to slip.

2. What does Philip see floating in the river after leaving Rainaldi's office?
(a) A basket filled with Ambrose's clothing.
(b) A dead dog.
(c) A casket.
(d) A dead man.

3. Where is Philip when Rachel arrives at the house?
(a) Out walking.
(b) In the library.
(c) In the stables.
(d) In London.

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

5. Where did Philip see a hanged man when he was just a boy?
(a) Florence, Italy.
(b) Rose and Crown Inn.
(c) Four Turnings.
(d) Bodmin Fair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Philip not help the men harvest the fields after Ambrose's death?

2. How does Philip feel when he learns that Ambrose and Rachel have decided to stay in Italy for the summer?

3. Why does Philip have to wait until he is 25 to take full control of the estate?

4. What was the name of the hanged man?

5. What city is Villa Sangalletti near?

(see the answer key)

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