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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 35-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Alessandra returns home in Chapter 37, what does Cristoforo worry about?
(a) Tomaso's health.
(b) The painter's relationship with Alessandra.
(c) Boils.
(d) Alessandra's pregnancy.

2. Why does Alessandra want medicine in Chapter 9?
(a) Because of a headache.
(b) Because she has been having trouble sleeping.
(c) Because her stomach hurts.
(d) Because she wants an excuse to see the painter.

3. Why does Cristoforo have a copy of Dante's Divine Comedy?
(a) It's his mother's.
(b) He stole it.
(c) He bought it at an auction.
(d) It's on loan.

4. When does Savonarola return to preach after being excommunicated?
(a) Easter.
(b) Fall harvest.
(c) New Year's.
(d) Christmas.

5. In the beginning of Chapter 10, where are the French?
(a) Southern Italy.
(b) Florence.
(c) Northern Italy.
(d) Still in France.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author describe Alessandra's wedding ceremony?

2. What does Alessandra do with the drawing the painter drops in Chapter 16?

3. Why do Alessandra's servants feel compassion for her when she is pregnant?

4. Why does Alessandra's father leave in Chapter 17?

5. In Chapter 10, where do Alessandra's parents talk to her about the French?

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