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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philip ask Rachel to see that he learned about in a letter from Ambrose?
(a) A photograph of Rachel's and Ambrose's wedding.
(b) An unsigned will.
(c) An old family Bible.
(d) A locket with a picture of Philip's mother.

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

3. How old was Philip when he received Don?
(a) 19.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 20.

4. What does Philip do while he sits listening to Rachel talk about visitors just to see if it will bother her?
(a) Slurps his tea.
(b) Puts his muddy boots up on the stool.
(c) Pretends he is not listening.
(d) Asks her about the attractive women.

5. Who is angry about Rachel wearing the pearl collar?
(a) Nick Kendall.
(b) Philip.
(c) Seecombe.
(d) Louise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rainaldi's attitude toward Philip the entire time he stays at the estate?

2. What reason does Philip give Rachel for why she cannot give lessons?

3. What does Rachel give Philip for Christmas?

4. Who does Rachel suggest might like to have Ambrose's old clothing?

5. Why did Sangalletti choose to marry Rachel instead of her mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Philip plan to do to appease Louise after he failed to visit her because he was riding with Rachel?

2. How does Philip avoid seeing his godfather after Christmas?

3. What excuse does Philip give for Rachel having overdrawn her account?

4. Why does Philip say that his dogs care less about him since Rachel came?

5. Why does Philip say that the people at church will be so interested in Rachel?

6. Why did Ambrose compare Rachel's spending to kleptomania?

7. What does Rachel do that makes Philip tease her that she will become a midwife?

8. Why does Seecombe set the table with the good silver and other finery when Rainaldi comes to visit?

9. What made the relationship between Philip and Nick Kendall "cool" after Christmas?

10. Why is Philip so disconcerted by Rachel's tears when they argue about her allowance?

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