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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapters 47-49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 24, what does Alessandra notice about the clothing worn by the people in Florence?
(a) The fabrics are cheap.
(b) The women wear shorter skirts.
(c) It lacks color.
(d) It resembles the French style.

2. Why does Alessandra's end the conversation in Chapter 7?
(a) Because she has to leave.
(b) Because they are too loud.
(c) Because she wants to sleep.
(d) Because she doesn't want her children to fight.

3. Why does Alessandra worry about people stealing from her home in Chapter 38?
(a) Because her pregnancy made her paranoid.
(b) Because she saw new people in town.
(c) Because Savonarola warned about it.
(d) Because people were pillaging wealthy homes.

4. What does Alessandra ask the painter to do in Chapter 8?
(a) Show her his work.
(b) Talk to her about history.
(c) Read to her.
(d) Teach her to paint.

5. What upsets Tomaso most about his case of boils?
(a) The way he is treated by the French.
(b) His declining beauty.
(c) His lack of energy.
(d) The inability to use his hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alessandra meet with the painter in Chapter 12?

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

3. In Chapter 28, what does Cristoforo give to Alessandra?

4. In Chapter 30, how does the painter say he learned about the human form?

5. What is rumored to have killed Sister Lucrezia in the convent?

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