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

2. Why does Alessandra's mother promise to stall the search for a husband?
(a) Because Alessandra's sister will be jealous.
(b) Because Alessandra's mother is against her daughter marrying.
(c) Because they can't afford a wedding.
(d) Because Alessandra isn't ready to be married.

3. How does Erila feel about giving the painter a present from Alessandra in Chapter 6?
(a) She doesn't want to.
(b) She doesn't care.
(c) She is excited.
(d) She is angry.

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

5. What does Alessandra do when she hears a noise in the chapel in Chapter 8?
(a) She hides.
(b) She ignores it.
(c) She makes the painter check it out.
(d) She calls out to it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Alessandra want medicine in Chapter 9?

3. Why does Alessandra see the painter leave her house at night in Chapter 4?

4. In Chapter 1, what is the painter Alessandra's father knows hired for?

5. In what century does "The Birth of Venus" take place?

(see the answer key)

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