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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 "Prologue," where is the plague outbreak?
(a) Near the convent.
(b) In a neighboring country.
(c) Across the river.
(d) In a prison outside of town.

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

3. What is rumored to have killed Sister Lucrezia in the convent?
(a) Heartbreak.
(b) A tumor.
(c) Food poisoning.
(d) A blood disease.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother Superior discover about Sister Lucrezia's body?

2. What is traditionally done to nuns after they die?

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

4. In Chapter 2, why does Alessandra have problems dancing?

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

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