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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mary look for as soon as Nina leaves the bedroom?
(a) Anything that might show that Karl had been there.
(b) The gun.
(c) The phone number to where Edgar said he is.
(d) Any more signs of blood.

2. Why does Mary tell Rowley that she has sex with Karl?
(a) She denies they had sex.
(b) The truth.
(c) That Karl forced her.
(d) That he offered her a large sum of money.

3. How does Mary feel when the conversation turns away from the subject of Karl?
(a) Sad.
(b) Confused.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Frightened.

4. What does Nina tell Mary as Mary is about to leave?
(a) She is beautiful.
(b) Edgar just called.
(c) The police just called.
(d) Rowley is in the parlour.

5. Why does Rowley ask for the gun?
(a) To clean it so it will not be noticeable that it was shot.
(b) To put it by Karl's body.
(c) To throw it in the river.
(d) He does not ask for the gun.

6. How does Mary explain the sound Nina heard?
(a) A car passing the villa.
(b) She does not offer any ideas.
(c) An animal in the crawl space.
(d) A hunter.

7. What does Mary force herself to do?
(a) Eat some breakfast.
(b) Clean up a little blood remaining on the floor.
(c) Bathe.
(d) Act naturally.

8. About whom does the conversation turn to?
(a) Karl.
(b) Mary.
(c) Lord Seafair.
(d) Edgar.

9. What is the explanation Rowley offers for Karl killing himself?
(a) Karl's life was devoid of beauty and hope and Mary had offered that and then told him the truth.
(b) Karl was planning to anyway and just found it an opportune moment.
(c) Karl didn't think the gun was loaded.
(d) Karl was insane.

10. What does Mary say in response to Rowley's explanation about Karl's death?
(a) She'll never forgive herself.
(b) She wants to leave that place and the memories.
(c) She thinks Rowley is correct.
(d) She will never forgive Karl for doing that in front of her.

11. What does the Princess say she would do if she were such a poor musician?
(a) Shoot herself.
(b) Find a different job.
(c) Tell everyone to like it or leave.
(d) Take lessons.

12. Who sends the telegram?
(a) Edgar.
(b) Lord Seafair.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her mother.

13. What does he say she should do about her commitments that day?
(a) Whatever she wants to do; it did not matter.
(b) Call in an excuse.
(c) Attend them at least briefly.
(d) Attend them.

14. What does Mary decide she must do as soon as possible?
(a) Call Edgar.
(b) Leave the villa.
(c) Call her father.
(d) Call her lawyer.

15. What does Karl's father do when the German troops march into the town?
(a) Shoots himself.
(b) Shoots several German soldiers before they kill him.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Runs away deserting the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mary angry with Rowley after he leaves?

2. What do Mary and Rowley do when a car comes towards them?

3. How does Rowley get to Mary's villa?

4. Why is Rowley driving fast?

5. Where is Mary supposed to be at one o'clock?

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