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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what century does "The Birth of Venus" take place?
(a) 14th century.
(b) 13th century.
(c) 15th century.
(d) 12th century.

3. How does Alessandra feel about her father going on the trip with the painter in Chapter 1?
(a) She doesn't care.
(b) She is embarrassed.
(c) She is proud.
(d) She is worried.

4. Why does Alessandra sneak out of the chapel in Chapter 8?
(a) Because she doesn't want to talk to the painter anymore.
(b) Because she could be punished.
(c) Because the noise scared her.
(d) Because it is late at night.

5. Why doesn't Alessandra talk to the painter when he first begins to paint her?
(a) Because she is tired.
(b) Because the painter says she can't speak.
(c) Because she is being watched by a servant.
(d) Because she is nervous.

6. What does Alessandra want Erila to give the painter in Chapter 6?
(a) A brush.
(b) A book.
(c) A letter.
(d) A mirror.

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

8. What does Tomaso say to Alessandra before she is married?
(a) He apologizes for being mean.
(b) He tells her to run away.
(c) He doesn't say anything to her.
(d) He wishes her luck.

9. Why does Erila interrupt Alessandra's painting in Chapter 4?
(a) To wash her hands.
(b) To bring her food.
(c) To ask her a question.
(d) To help her paint.

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

11. Why does Alessandra meet with the painter in Chapter 12?
(a) So she can show him her work.
(b) To pose for him.
(c) So he can show her his work.
(d) To talk about the French.

12. What does the painter say about Alessandra's desire to paint in Chapter 12?
(a) He says nothing about her desire to paint.
(b) That he won't teach her.
(c) That she is a woman and can't paint.
(d) That she isn't talented enough.

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

14. When Alessandra first sits for the painter, what does she ask him about talent?
(a) If he thinks she is talented.
(b) Who he knows with the most talent.
(c) If he has always been talented.
(d) If he hates his talent.

15. What does Alessandra fear when she sees the painter leave in the middle of night in Chapter 4?
(a) That he is running away.
(b) That he is visiting prostitutes.
(c) That he is a thief.
(d) That he is in trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother Superior discover about Sister Lucrezia's body?

2. How long after Plautilla's wedding does she announce that she is pregnant?

3. In Chapter 1, what is the painter Alessandra's father knows hired for?

4. When the bell rings in Chapter 17, what does it remind Alessandra's mother of?

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

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