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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. 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 sister will be jealous.
(c) Because Alessandra's mother is against her daughter marrying.
(d) Because Alessandra isn't ready to be married.

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

3. In Chapter 1, what is the painter Alessandra's father knows hired for?
(a) To paint the capital.
(b) To paint a mural in town.
(c) To paint a ship.
(d) To paint the chapel.

4. What does Mother Superior discover about Sister Lucrezia's body?
(a) She was pregnant.
(b) She was covered in tumors.
(c) She had a terrible rash.
(d) She had a tattoo.

5. What does the painter finally talk to Alessandra about in Chapter 5?
(a) Servants.
(b) Money.
(c) Techniques.
(d) Florence.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Tomaso believe Alessandra should be painted in Chapter 1?

2. In Chapter 8, why does Alessandra stay up late?

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

4. In Chapter 1, why does Alessandra want to learn from the painter?

5. How does Tomaso react to news of Plautilla's pregnancy?

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