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

2. Who looks for a husband for Alessandra in Chapter 3?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her sister.

3. In Chapter 9, why is it rumored that the murdered bodies will be moved?
(a) No one knows why.
(b) Because they are different genders.
(c) So they won't be found in the church.
(d) To keep bad luck away.

4. What does Alessandra see of the painter's in the chapel in Chapter 8?
(a) A bible.
(b) Some of his drawings.
(c) A new set of paints.
(d) A woman friend.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, why does Alessandra sneak into the artist's rooms?

2. In "Prologue," where is the plague outbreak?

3. How long after Plautilla's wedding does she announce that she is pregnant?

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

5. How does Erila feel about giving the painter a present from Alessandra in Chapter 6?

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