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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cosimo conclude after studying Gian de Brughi's life and the stories about him?

2. What is one of the main desires the Baron has concerning his son's choice of living arrangements?

3. What does Cosimo decide to build?

4. What does Sinforosa do for the band of little boys?

5. How does Cosimo's family receive the news of his popularity?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Cosimo talk with the Abbe so much and what happens as the result?

2. What happens when Cosimo's father sends the Cavalier to capture him?

3. What does Cosimo do when he sees the pirates unloading the boats and what happens as a result of his actions?

4. How does the Count who visits the family feel about Cosimo's choice?

5. What is Cosimo's thoughts concerning the people living below him?

6. Who does Cosimo meet in a neighbor's garden as he explores through the trees?

7. Why is Cosimo curious about Gian de Brughi?

8. What does Cosimo tell Biagio about their uncle's activities and what does he want to do about them?

9. Why is Cosimo's mother nicknamed the Generalessa?

10. What do the burglars do to Cosimo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The lesson Cosimo learns in chapter fourteen is that a problem that unites people is a powerful force for good as long as it exists.

1. What do you think is meant by this statement? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you think uniting people for a bad reason can be as powerful as for good? Why or why not?

3. If you had a task to do that would require a group to finish it, how would you go about organizing and inspiring them?

Essay Topic 2

When the men approach the spot, he will make them think they are surrounded by armed men and so scare them all away and make his uncle think he has been exposed. Thereby, he will end their association without having to actually expose his uncle.

1. When Cosimo set up his plan he did not intend to hurt his uncle. Do you think he should be blamed for the Cavalier's death? Why or why not?

2. What would you do if a friend or relative of yours was helping criminals? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Both Viola and Cosimo are idealists, but with such fundamentally disparate ideals they can never be compatible unless one of them is willing to open themselves to adopting the other's point of view.

1. Who do you think would have an easier time changing, Viola or Cosimo? Why?

2. Do you think it is wise for someone to give up beliefs in order to be with someone? Why or why not?

3. Do you think either Viola or Cosimo is the most right in their last arguments? Why?

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