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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 201 - 245).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Piranesi keep his journals?
(a) Near the First Vestibule.
(b) Under his bed.
(c) On a statue in the North-Eastern Corner in a leather messenger bag.
(d) Behind the Faun statue.

2. How does Piranesi get hurt in the beginning of Part V, drawing blood from his head?
(a) A dog bits his head.
(b) A piece of plaster pierces his head.
(c) He scrapes his head on some wood.
(d) He is shot in the head by Ketterley.

3. How many other "people" does Piranesi tell Raphael are in the House?
(a) 13.
(b) 19.
(c) 30.
(d) 3.

4. What is the title of Arne-Sayles's book that Piranesi includes some extracts from in his journals?
(a) The Great and Secret Knowledge.
(b) The Magic Night.
(c) The Half-Seen Door.
(d) The Bones Rituals.

5. Who does the visitor tell Piranesi he will give directions to to get to the House?
(a) 16.
(b) Piranesi's mother.
(c) The Other.
(d) Sylvia D'Agostino.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Piranesi notice about the yellow leaf he sees on the waters in Part I?

2. Why is Ketterly angry with Piranesi as he pumps his boat up in Part V?

3. Where was the house Arne-Sayles grew up in?

4. Who does Piranesi meet in Part II by the Western Doors?

5. Where was Sylvia D'Agostino born, according to Piranesi's journal?

(see the answer key)

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