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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. After discussing Plautilla's pregnancy in Chapter 7, what does Tomaso change the subject to?
(a) Money.
(b) The painter.
(c) Alessandra's painting.
(d) His work.

2. Why does Alessandra's father leave in Chapter 17?
(a) To meet with government officials.
(b) To find work for Cristoforo.
(c) To help Plautilla.
(d) To join the French army.

3. In Chapter 9, what does Tomaso see on Alessandra's gown?
(a) A tear.
(b) Blood.
(c) Dirt.
(d) Wine.

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

5. When the bell rings in Chapter 17, what does it remind Alessandra's mother of?
(a) When she was pregnant.
(b) When she was married.
(c) When Plautilla was born.
(d) When her father died.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the plans for Alessandra's wedding rushed?

2. Who tells the painter about Alessandra's pregnancy?

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

4. What does Alessandra like most about Cristoforo's copy of Divine Comedy?

5. Why does Alessandra sneak out of the chapel in Chapter 8?

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