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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, "The Man Who Loved Others".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Loredan say the squalid pigeons are the symbolic heroes of?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Hard workers.
(c) The world of tourists.
(d) The common man.

2. Why does the narrator ask about the screens on the window?
(a) He thinks the meshing is too fine to be effective.
(b) He's surprised that mosquitoes can fly right through.
(c) He'd like to have better access to the fresh air.
(d) He feels claustrophobic with screens on the windows.

3. What does the narrator say De Luigi's painted flames match?
(a) His temperament.
(b) His gondola.
(c) His pants.
(d) His dinner jacket.

4. Who was closest to Peggy Guggenheim when Philip and Jane befriended her?
(a) Peter Lauritzen.
(b) John Hohnsbeen.
(c) Pablo Picasso.
(d) Arrigo Cipriani.

5. Where did the quote on Stefani's gravestone come from?
(a) The Ateneo Veneto wrote it.
(b) Stefani wrote it himself.
(c) Gardin wrote it.
(d) Nicola wrote it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Henry James's works does Chapter 9, the story of the Rylands's involvement with Olga Rudge, revolve around?

2. Which famous Sargent painting did Ariana Curtis refuse to accept as a gift?

3. Who painted the portrait of Patricia Curtis in a strapless white gown?

4. What did Ezra ask Mary to do as an exercise that led to her lifelong study of his work?

5. Who does Donadon claim to be old friends with?

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