The Birth of Venus Quiz

Sarah Dunant

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What celebration does Alessandra attend in Chapter 37? (from Part 3: Chapters 35-39)

A toast to the painter.

A memorial service for a murdered man.

A wedding of a friend.

The dedication of the chapel.

2.

After the painter leaves, how does Alessandra describe life at the convent? (from Part 4: Chapters 47-49)

As changing.

As mournful.

As beautiful.

As boring.

3.

Why does Alessandra visit the painter before she is married? (from Part 1: Chapters 15-19)

To confess her feelings.

To hear his opinion on her work.

To learn to paint.

To see if he will talk her out of the marriage.

4.

When the bell rings in Chapter 17, what does it remind Alessandra's mother of? (from Part 1: Chapters 15-19)

When Plautilla was born.

When she was pregnant.

When her father died.

When she was married.

5.

Why does Alessandra want the painter to take their daughter with him when he leaves the convent? (from Part 4: Chapters 47-49)

To help Alessandra escape the convent, too.

To teacher her to be an artist.

To give her time to be alone.

To give her opportunities.

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