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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 40-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Alessandra returns home in Chapter 37, what does Cristoforo worry about?
(a) Alessandra's pregnancy.
(b) Tomaso's health.
(c) Boils.
(d) The painter's relationship with Alessandra.

2. How does Savonarola react to the plague?
(a) He begins to practice medicine.
(b) He hands out free bibles.
(c) He preaches from under a hood.
(d) He burns objects.

3. What does Alessandra fear when she sees the painter leave in the middle of night in Chapter 4?
(a) That he is a thief.
(b) That he is visiting prostitutes.
(c) That he is running away.
(d) That he is in trouble.

4. 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.

5. What does Tomaso say damaged Alessandra before she was born?
(a) Their father's drinking.
(b) Their father leaving to fight in a war.
(c) Their mother witnessing violence.
(d) Their mother falling.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 21, why does Alessandra begin spending time in Cristoforo's library?

2. In Chapter 8, why does Alessandra stay up late?

3. Who does Alessandra go with to see the chapel fresco before the dedication?

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

5. Who tells the painter about Alessandra's pregnancy?

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