2. Why does Cristoforo want to marry Alessandra?
(a) He has always admired her.
(b) He wants her father to pay him.
(c) He is lonely.
(d) He wants an heir.

3. Why does Alessandra dress up in Chapter 12?
(a) Because she will see the painter.
(b) Because she is bored.
(c) Because she is meeting her sister.
(d) Because her mother forces her.

4. Who does Alessandra wait for her father with in Chapter 1?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her mother.
(d) She waits alone.

5. Where does Alessandra meet with the painter in Chapter 12?
(a) The cemetary.
(b) The garden.
(c) His rooms.
(d) The chapel.

6. In Chapter 4, what does Alessandra work on painting?
(a) The Crucifixion.
(b) The Annunciation.
(c) The anointing.
(d) The last supper.

7. Why are the plans for Alessandra's wedding rushed?
(a) Because the weather is getting cold.
(b) Because they fear she will change her mind.
(c) Because Cristoforo insists upon it.
(d) Because of the invading army.

8. In Chapter 3, what does Alessandra's mother warn her about her future husband?
(a) He may not like her being an artist.
(b) He may be much older than she is.
(c) He may want to travel without her.
(d) He may not be rich.

9. In Chapter 13, what party does Alessandra attend?
(a) A party for her sister's baby.
(b) A party for the painter.
(c) A party for a friend's wedding.
(d) A party in honor of the church.

10. When Alessandra wakes up in Chapter 9, why does she wait before going downstairs?
(a) She can hear an argument.
(b) She is embarassed to see the painter.
(c) She is afraid of getting in trouble.
(d) She is still tired.

11. Why does Alessandra return home after sneaking out in Chapter 16?
(a) Because she sees people she knows.
(b) Because she can't find the painter.
(c) Because she is tired.
(d) Because she is afraid of getting caught.

12. How does Alessandra feel when she sneaks out in Chapter 16?
(a) Free.
(b) Sad.
(c) Afraid.
(d) Confused.

13. In "Prologue," where is the plague outbreak?
(a) Near the convent.
(b) Across the river.
(c) In a neighboring country.
(d) In a prison outside of town.

14. How does Erila feel about giving the painter a present from Alessandra in Chapter 6?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She is excited.
(c) She doesn't care.
(d) She doesn't want to.

15. After discussing Plautilla's pregnancy in Chapter 7, what does Tomaso change the subject to?
(a) Money.
(b) Alessandra's painting.
(c) His work.
(d) The painter.