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In Chapter 26, what does the monk tell Vivaldi he will witness during the next day's questioning? (from Section 12: Chapter 26 and 27)

A beautiful opera.

Many extraordinary things.

A murder.

An act of God.

Who is Vivaldi searching for while hiding in Chapter 13? (from Section 6: Chapter 12 and 13)

A priest.

Ellena's parents.

A new girlfriend.

The man who betrayed him.

What causes Ellena to consider relinquishing the world to join the convent in Chapter 25? (from Section 11: Chapter 23, 24 and 25)

Fear of abuse by Vivaldi.

Dismay at the Marchesa di Vivaldi's character.

A chance to sing in their choir.

A letter Sister Olivia wrote her.

In Chapter 32, what does the Marchese intend to do if Ellena is really Schedoni's daughter? (from Section 15: Chapter 32, 33 and 34)

Refuse to marry his son and Ellena.

Kill Ellena.

Leave the country at once.

Have Ellena arrested.

What does the Marchesa di Vivaldi confess on her deathbed? (from Section 14: Chapter 30 and 31)

Her unfaithfulness to her husband.

Her crimes against Vivaldi and Ellena.

Her love for Schedoni.

The murder of Signora Bianchi.

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