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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 7-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alessandra feel about Plautilla after her wedding in Chapter 7?
(a) She is worried for her.
(b) She is happy she's gone.
(c) She doesn't think of Plautilla.
(d) She misses her.

2. Why does Plautilla feel the painter should paint her first?
(a) Because she is the richest.
(b) Because she will be married soon.
(c) Because she is the prettiest.
(d) Because she is the oldest.

3. In Chapter 2, why does Alessandra have problems dancing?
(a) Because no one will dance with her.
(b) Because she doesn't know how to dance.
(c) Because she is overweight.
(d) Because she is tall.

4. How does Tomaso react to news of Plautilla's pregnancy?
(a) He says he is proud.
(b) He says it is gross.
(c) He says it better be a boy.
(d) He says Alessandra will be next.

5. Why doesn't Alessandra talk to the painter when he first begins to paint her?
(a) Because she is tired.
(b) Because she is being watched by a servant.
(c) Because the painter says she can't speak.
(d) Because she is nervous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother Superior discover about Sister Lucrezia's body?

2. What does Alessandra fear when she sees the painter leave in the middle of night in Chapter 4?

3. In "Prologue," why does Mother Superior want to go against Sister Lucrezia's wishes?

4. What is traditionally done to nuns after they die?

5. Why does Alessandra struggle to paint in Chapter 4?

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