2. Before meeting her, why does Louise suspect that Rachel will be very quick-tempered?
(a) Because Rachel is Italian.
(b) Because only a woman with a temper could have put up with Ambrose.
(c) Because Ambrose's letters implied she fought with him often.
(d) Because she is a woman.

3. What does Rachel tell Philip he can do in her boudoir that surprises him?
(a) Take off his shoes.
(b) Smoke his pipe.
(c) Curse.
(d) Loosen his tie.

4. What condition causes Ambrose to go abroad in the winters?
(a) Consumption.
(b) Rheumatism.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Asthma.

5. What message does Philip ask Rainaldi to give Rachel before he leaves Italy?
(a) That he believes she killed Ambrose.
(b) That she is to come to England immediately.
(c) That he never wants to see her.
(d) That he was in Italy and saw where Ambrose died.

6. Who suggests they might retire now that Ambrose is married?
(a) Mr. Couch.
(b) John.
(c) Nick Kendall.
(d) Seecombe.

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

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

9. Why does the woman who opens the gate of the villa not tell Philip about Ambrose?
(a) She is afraid of Philip.
(b) She is deaf.
(c) She does not speak English.
(d) Her husband will not allow her to talk to Philip.

10. What does Nick Kendall suggest Philip begin doing before Ambrose and Rachel return home in case they have a baby?
(a) Clean the nursery.
(b) Ensure Ambrose does not write him out of the will.
(c) Get a job.
(d) Look for a property of his own.

11. How does the servant at the villa describe Ambrose during his illness?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Violent.
(c) Sad.
(d) Resigned.

12. How does Philip feel when he realizes he now owns the estate?
(a) Sad.
(b) Proud.
(c) Worried.
(d) Ill-prepared.

13. 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 Louise is his own age, and he thinks his godfather is getting old.
(c) Because Louise says her father's mind is starting to slip.
(d) Because Philip has always thought Louise to be very intelligent.

14. What alternative to a brain tumor does Nick Kendall suggest to explain Ambrose's incoherent letter?
(a) Ambrose is trying to trick Philip.
(b) Ambrose did not write the letter.
(c) Ambrose was drunk when he wrote the letter.
(d) Ambrose has gone insane.

15. What is the feeling at Philip's house on the day of Rachel's arrival?
(a) A feeling of impending doom.
(b) A feeling of excitement.
(c) A feeling of joy.
(d) A feeling of unrest.