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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. What does Sister Lucrezia want done with the nun's body in "Prologue"?
(a) She wants it buried in the clothes the nun was wearing when she died.
(b) She wants the body to be put in a vault in the church.
(c) She wants it buried in new clothes.
(d) She wants to put two rosaries on the nun's body.

2. Who does Alessandra wait for her father with in Chapter 1?
(a) Her sister.
(b) She waits alone.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her brother.

3. In Chapter 1, when does Sister Lucrezia's story begin?
(a) In childhood.
(b) In infancy.
(c) In her teenage years.
(d) In adulthood.

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

5. Why does Erila interrupt Alessandra's painting in Chapter 4?
(a) To bring her food.
(b) To help her paint.
(c) To wash her hands.
(d) To ask her a question.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the painter finally talk to Alessandra about in Chapter 5?

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

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

4. In Chapter 9, what does Tomaso see on Alessandra's gown?

5. What is rumored to have killed Sister Lucrezia in the convent?

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