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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 the French enter Florence, what are they said to resemble?
(a) Children.
(b) A school of fish.
(c) A parade.
(d) Troubled travelers.

2. In Chapter 3, what does Alessandra's mother warn her about her future husband?
(a) He may not be rich.
(b) He may not like her being an artist.
(c) He may want to travel without her.
(d) He may be much older than she is.

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

4. How old is Cristoforo when Alessandra agrees to marry him?
(a) 20s.
(b) 40s.
(c) 30s.
(d) 50s.

5. Why does Erila want Alessandra to stay in her bed in Chapter 28?
(a) To keep Alessandra from seeing the painter.
(b) To protect Alessandra health.
(c) To help her take a break from painting.
(d) To please Cristoforo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cristoforo want to marry Alessandra?

2. What does Alessandra do after Plautilla visits in Chapter 35?

3. In Chapter 23, what does Savonarola say God told him?

4. Why does Savonarola visit the convents in Chapter 28?

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

(see the answer key)

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