The Birth of Venus Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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 B

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 7-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, when does Sister Lucrezia's story begin?
(a) In childhood.
(b) In adulthood.
(c) In infancy.
(d) In her teenage years.

2. In Chapter 1, why does Alessandra sneak into the artist's rooms?
(a) To try to talk to him.
(b) To borrow his paint.
(c) To look at his drawings.
(d) To hide from her sister.

3. How does Tomaso react to news of Plautilla's pregnancy?
(a) He says Alessandra will be next.
(b) He says it better be a boy.
(c) He says he is proud.
(d) He says it is gross.

4. Why does Alessandra have an escort in Chapter 5?
(a) Because she gets lost easily.
(b) Because it is the only job the elderly servant can still do.
(c) Because she is untrustworthy.
(d) Because she is being painted.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alessandra want Erila to give the painter in Chapter 6?

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

3. Why does Alessandra struggle to paint in Chapter 4?

4. When Alessandra first sits for the painter, what does she ask him about talent?

5. Why does Alessandra's mother promise to stall the search for a husband?

(see the answer key)

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