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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9: Chapter 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bad news does Vivaldi discover upon entering Ellena's house in Chapter 3?
(a) Ellena has fled the country.
(b) Her aunt has died.
(c) The house has burned to the ground.
(d) Ellena has another suitor.

2. In Chapter 19, what is Spalatro shocked to see Ellena do?
(a) Attempt to escape.
(b) Beg him for mercy.
(c) Rise out of bed.
(d) Smile at him.

3. Who drags Ellena away while Vivaldi is wounded in Chapter 16?
(a) Vivaldi's mother.
(b) Inquisitors.
(c) Olivia.
(d) The Friar of the church.

4. What does Vivaldi's father claim on the subject of Ellena's disappearance?
(a) Ignorance of the matter.
(b) He was the mastermind of the operation.
(c) It was his son's fault.
(d) That she has not disappeared.

5. What does Olivia suggest Ellena do to avoid further abuse?
(a) Commit suicide.
(b) Escape through the window.
(c) Pray to God for forgiveness.
(d) Feign compliance with the abbess.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing that alleviates Ellena's fearful day in Chapter 19?

2. What led to the Bruno family's poverty?

3. What does Schedoni instruct Spaltaro to do to Ellena in Chapter 20?

4. What does Vivaldi's father accuse him of doing to Ellena?

5. What realization does Schedoni come to that causes him agony and remorse?

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