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

2. When Alessandra wakes up in Chapter 9, why does she wait before going downstairs?
(a) She is afraid of getting in trouble.
(b) She is embarassed to see the painter.
(c) She can hear an argument.
(d) She is still tired.

3. Why does Cristoforo say he married Alessandra?
(a) To inherit money.
(b) To protect himself.
(c) To make her happy.
(d) To try to become heterosexual.

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

5. How does Cristoforo react to the plague?
(a) He ignores it.
(b) With fear.
(c) With humor.
(d) He leaves town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Alessandra about the murder in the church?

2. Who tells Alessandra that Cristoforo is a homosexual?

3. Why does Alessandra's end the conversation in Chapter 7?

4. What does Alessandra see of the painter's in the chapel in Chapter 8?

5. What celebration does Alessandra attend in Chapter 37?

(see the answer key)

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