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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, "Beware of Falling Angels".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Venetian glassblowers traditionally work?
(a) On Tronchetto.
(b) On Giudecca.
(c) On Murano.
(d) On San Michele.

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

3. Where does the Count Giuseppe Volpi live?
(a) In Cannaregio.
(b) In Santa Croce.
(c) In Castello.
(d) On the Giudecca.

4. What is Count Marcello talking about when he mentions oil painting and sunlight as examples?
(a) The gifts of Venice.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Reality.
(d) Beauty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Count Marcello's speech to the board center around?

2. What is Contessa Marcello's main, immediate concern when she hears about the fire?

3. According to the book, who invented the Bellini?

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

5. What does Peter say the new structure of the Fenice will have to be made of?

(see the answer key)

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