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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Three and Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Edgar want Mary to carry with her to Florence?
(a) A bottle of vintage wine for the Princess.
(b) A gun for protection.
(c) A note for the Princess.
(d) A bottle of vintage win for an old friend.

2. What does Mary think about on the way to the party?
(a) Her sister's pending divorce.
(b) Her mother's vague allusions to health issues.
(c) Edgar's question.
(d) How to maximize the little money she has remaining.

3. What is Rowley's parting shot at Mary?
(a) About her strangely unromantic attitude.
(b) About his ability to keep her out of the poorhouse.
(c) That he hopes she does not use the gun on Edgar.
(d) About marriage with Edgar.

4. Why does Mary think the tip she leaves will mean a great deal?
(a) She does not really think about it.
(b) She noticed how shabby the person's shoes are.
(c) The person will not expect it.
(d) It is done in generosity rather than condescension.

5. How does Mary respond to Edgar's question?
(a) She does not know the woman who Edgar plans to marry.
(b) She says she is not comfortable with his staying at the villa since she is alone.
(c) She says she is not ready to return to England.
(d) She asks for a few days to consider it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rowley ask Mary?

2. What did Mary know about that Matthew tried to hide?

3. Why does Mary drive around the area?

4. Who prompts Nina to remind Mary?

5. What does Edgar ask Mary?

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