The Birth of Venus Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Sarah Dunant
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Birth of Venus Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Sarah Dunant
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 3-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, why does Alessandra have problems dancing?
(a) Because no one will dance with her.
(b) Because she doesn't know how to dance.
(c) Because she is tall.
(d) Because she is overweight.

2. In "Prologue," where does the nun die?
(a) On the street.
(b) In a hotel.
(c) In church.
(d) In the convent.

3. When does Tomaso believe Alessandra should be painted in Chapter 1?
(a) First.
(b) He doesn't care when she is painted.
(c) Last.
(d) He thinks she shouldn't be painted.

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

5. Why doesn't Alessandra talk to the painter when he first begins to paint her?
(a) Because she is nervous.
(b) Because she is tired.
(c) Because she is being watched by a servant.
(d) Because the painter says she can't speak.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Alessandra want Erila to give the painter in Chapter 6?

3. Why does Plautilla feel the painter should paint her first?

4. In Chapter 3, what does Alessandra's mother warn her about her future husband?

5. How does Alessandra feel about the order of painting in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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