The Birth of Venus Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Sarah Dunant
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Birth of Venus Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Sarah Dunant
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 3-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Alessandra's mother promise to stall the search for a husband?
(a) Because they can't afford a wedding.
(b) Because Alessandra's mother is against her daughter marrying.
(c) Because Alessandra's sister will be jealous.
(d) Because Alessandra isn't ready to be married.

2. How does Alessandra feel about the order of painting in Chapter 1?
(a) She becomes sad listening to the conversation.
(b) She insists on being first.
(c) She wants her sister to leave her alone.
(d) She ignores the discussion.

3. In "Prologue," where does the nun die?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) On the street.
(c) In church.
(d) In the convent.

4. Why does Alessandra see the painter leave her house at night in Chapter 4?
(a) Because she was coming home late.
(b) Because she had been following him all day.
(c) Because she can't sleep.
(d) Because her sister woke her up to show her.

5. Why does Alessandra struggle to paint in Chapter 4?
(a) The painter insults her work.
(b) All her brushes are old.
(c) She doesn't have enough paint.
(d) She feels she lacks the knowledge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Erila interrupt Alessandra's painting in Chapter 4?

2. What does Sister Lucrezia want done with the nun's body in "Prologue"?

3. In Chapter 2, why does Alessandra have problems dancing?

4. Why does Plautilla feel the painter should paint her first?

5. How does Alessandra's mother feel about her painting?

(see the answer key)

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