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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, "The Rat Man of Treviso".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Count Volpi say the Venetians vilify his father?
(a) Because the Marghera now creates a lot of ecological problems.
(b) Because he never liked Venice.
(c) Because he became wealthy through his hotel business.
(d) Because he had a mistress.

2. What is "Antica Mole"?
(a) A canal near the narrator's new apartment.
(b) A trattoria near the narrator's new apartment.
(c) A tourist attraction.
(d) An important museum and cultural center.

3. What does the narrator say the officials are quick to do at the meeting in the Ateneo Veneto?
(a) Remind the townspeople that this isn't the first major accident to happen this year.
(b) Absolve themselves of any wrongdoing.
(c) Call for the immediate building of a modern opera house.
(d) Blame the Mafia for the fire.

4. How many major versions of the Fenice does Peter say there have been in 200 years?
(a) Eight.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

5. Where does the narrator say he's decided he'll live?
(a) In Lido.
(b) In a bed and breakfast.
(c) With a host family.
(d) In an apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say the Fenice had been reduced to upon seeing the front of the building?

2. What difference does Massimo Donadon claim to have made in the rat poison market?

3. Where is Peter from originally?

4. What does the Count say would have to happen for him to let go of his anger?

5. What sport is Casson passionate about?

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