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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. Why has Cosimo become known as such a great lover?

2. For what reason does Cosimo protect the townspeople?

3. What does he tell the vintners about the tithes that year?

4. What do the girl and Cosimo decide before he leaves?

5. For what does Cosimo become most famous?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Cosimo go to see in Olivabassa, and what does he find there?

2. What does Biagio find out about Viola's trips away?

3. How does Cosimo get shot and what does he do during his recovery?

4. How does Cosimo feel towards Ursula and what does he tell her father?

5. How does Cosimo spend his time after the army shows up?

6. What is written about Cosimo's love life in chapter nineteen and how is it described?

7. How does Cosimo set up the protest against tithes?

8. How does Cosimo die?

9. What happens to Cosimo when Viola leaves?

10. Describe the dream Cosimo had in chapter twenty-nine.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cosimo's relationship with his mother has ended happily in spite of many problems earlier. Cosimo had time to know his mother as an adult and to be comfortable with her before her death. He was able to resolve differences and say good-bye. Often people don't have this opportunity.

1. Why do you think it was important and helpful for Cosimo to spend so much time with his mother in her last weeks? Use examples from the book and your own life to support your answer.

2. Cosimo had the opportunity to spend time with his mother, though it appears he did not have that with his father. Write a letter from Cosimo to his father saying what you think he might say based on the Cosimo you've seen in the past twenty chapters.

Essay Topic 2

Cosimo is more interested in the truth of things than in the beliefs and legends among the populous.

1. Why do you think this statement is true? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you think that legends are always false? Why or why not?

3. Do you think it was wrong for Cosimo to rescue Gian just because of his curiosity? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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