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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 city can Mary see from the terrace of the villa?
(a) Rome.
(b) Naples.
(c) Venice.
(d) Florence.

2. What position does Mary believe Edgar might be offered?
(a) A position with her father's conglomerate.
(b) She doesn't believe he will receive an offer.
(c) A position with the largest architectural firm in Italy.
(d) A position with the government.

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

4. What does Rowley say to Mary?
(a) He knew Mary's deceased husband quite well.
(b) He is offended by her English snobbery.
(c) He compliments her on her good looks.
(d) He suggests she stay in Florence for the night since it's so late.

5. What is the amount most people give the entertainer?
(a) He was such a poor musician, most only give him a lira or two.
(b) Five or ten lira.
(c) Nothing; he is paid by the hostess.
(d) At least fifty lira.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rowley propose to Mary?

2. From what does Mary try to save Matthew?

3. Why does Mary drive around the area?

4. Why does Mary think the tip she leaves will mean a great deal?

5. Who prompts Nina to remind Mary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mary think of the Princess' comments on marriage to Edgar?

2. What is surprising about Mary's response to Edgar's proposal?

3. What are the topics of conversation between Rowley and Mary?

4. What sort of arrangements does Edgar make with Ciro?

5. What is passed around at the end of the party and what does Mary do?

6. What does narration say of the villa in which Mary is staying?

7. What is Mary's response to Rowley's questions about Edgar and how does Rowley respond?

8. How does Mary meet Karl Richter?

9. Why is Mary conflicted about attending the party?

10. How does Rowley find the handgun in Mary's purse and how does that change the conversation?

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