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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 40-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Alessandra return home after sneaking out in Chapter 16?
(a) Because she sees people she knows.
(b) Because she is afraid of getting caught.
(c) Because she is tired.
(d) Because she can't find the painter.

3. In Chapter 30, how does the painter say he learned about the human form?
(a) From studying corpses.
(b) From visiting prostitutes.
(c) From reading books.
(d) From spying on people.

4. Why does Alessandra say the painter suffers from boils?
(a) To convince Erila to take care of him.
(b) To keep Cristoforo away from him.
(c) To make him feel better.
(d) To pass Savonarola's guards.

5. In Chapter 8, why does Alessandra stay up late?
(a) She is thinking about painting.
(b) She is waiting for the painter to come home.
(c) She drank too much coffee.
(d) She dislikes her new bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alessandra go with to see the chapel fresco before the dedication?

2. What does Tomaso say to Alessandra before she is married?

3. What does Alessandra ask the painter to do in Chapter 8?

4. What does Alessandra do after Plautilla visits in Chapter 35?

5. In Chapter 20, how many days do the French stay in Florence?

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