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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mary do with a hundred lira note?
(a) Tip the valet.
(b) Ask Rowley to get her a cab as she is too tipsy to drive.
(c) Leaves it in the ladies' room for the washerwoman.
(d) Tip the violinist.

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

3. Why couldn't Mary end the marriage?
(a) She was embarrassed.
(b) She thought he would change eventually.
(c) She was paid by Matthew's parents to stay.
(d) Matthew was so dependent on her.

4. What does Nina remind Mary to do?
(a) Have the car filled with petrol.
(b) Call her sister back.
(c) Apply rouge and eye liner.
(d) Carry her pistol.

5. What did Mary know about that Matthew tried to hide?
(a) His drinking in secret and affairs.
(b) That is inheritance was almost gone.
(c) That he had syphillis.
(d) That he had a gambling problem also.

6. How does Mary describe how Matthew was at first?
(a) Polite and reserved.
(b) Zestful and overly-boisterous.
(c) Charming and fun.
(d) Quiet and studious.

7. What does Mary say she would give Rowley if she could?
(a) Nothing.
(b) An introduction to her sister.
(c) A unique gift.
(d) A suitable wife.

8. What does Rowley find in her purse?
(a) A suicide note.
(b) A picture of Matthew.
(c) The gun.
(d) A blackmail note.

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

10. What does Mary encounter on her way home?
(a) A car accident.
(b) A stray dog.
(c) The violinist.
(d) A beautiful Persian cat.

11. Why is Edgar visiting?
(a) He is a contractor who will be doing the remodeling of her villa.
(b) He needs to ask Mary's advice about her sister.
(c) He wants to buy the villa where she is staying.
(d) He has an appointment in Cannes and so is nearby.

12. What does Mary say when the Princess points out what a good catch Edgar would be?
(a) That Edgar is unlikely to ask Mary to be his wife because of their great age difference.
(b) The Princess should consider him.
(c) That Edgar is like an older brother to Mary.
(d) The woman Edgar has asked to marry him is very lucky.

13. What does Rowley believe about Mary as far as Edgar is concerned?
(a) That Edgar is too staid for Mary.
(b) That Edgar is not in love with Mary.
(c) That Mary is not in love with him.
(d) That they are perfectly suited to each other.

14. What does Mary make clear to Rowley?
(a) Her divorce is not yet final.
(b) She is still grieving the death of her husband.
(c) He is an interesting man and she might go out with him.
(d) She is not interested in him.

15. Who is generally in good humor?
(a) The Princess.
(b) Mary.
(c) Edgar.
(d) Nina.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does Mary try to save Matthew?

2. What is Mary's reply?

3. What is Mary doing at the opening of chapter 2?

4. Where is the party Mary is attending that night to be held?

5. Of what is Rowley concerned?

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