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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 is wrong with Sam Bate?
(a) He is paralyzed.
(b) He has a terrible cough.
(c) He has a brain tumor.
(d) He has a broken leg.

2. What does Rainaldi tell Philip he sold for Rachel before coming to visit her?
(a) The villa.
(b) A painting.
(c) A parcel of land.
(d) Her wedding rings.

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

4. What day does Philip intend to give Rachel the estate?
(a) His birthday.
(b) Rachel's birthday.
(c) The anniversary of the founding of the estate.
(d) Christmas.

5. Why does Rachel describe Philip as the "despair of every mother?"
(a) He is not interested in their daughters.
(b) He takes women on one date and never calls on them again.
(c) He has terrible manners.
(d) He is a wealthy man, but he is unattractive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What marks Ambrose's favorite spot on the estate's lands?

2. Why does Rachel think Philip wanted her to wear the pearl collar?

3. What is Philip relieved to see when he is out walking on the night Rainaldi visits?

4. What animal does Philip hear while out walking that makes him think of Rachel?

5. What expensive household item does Rachel give Philip as a gift?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Philip start commenting on the improvement in the foods that are served by his cook?

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

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

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

5. Why does Rachel say she asked Ambrose not to tell Philip about the baby she was pregnant with?

6. Nick Kendall tells Philip that people he knows were horrified to learn that Ambrose was marrying Rachel. Why were they horrified?

7. Why does Philip think he can keep his name out of the business of giving Rachel an allowance?

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

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

10. Why did Ambrose not punish Philip for bringing mice to church with him when he was a boy?

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