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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 11-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Alessandra sneak out of the chapel in Chapter 8?
(a) Because the noise scared her.
(b) Because she could be punished.
(c) Because she doesn't want to talk to the painter anymore.
(d) Because it is late at night.

2. How does Tomaso react to news of Plautilla's pregnancy?
(a) He says it is gross.
(b) He says Alessandra will be next.
(c) He says it better be a boy.
(d) He says he is proud.

3. What does Cristoforo talk to Alessandra about the first time they speak?
(a) Art.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Religion.
(d) Science.

4. What does Alessandra see of the painter's in the chapel in Chapter 8?
(a) A woman friend.
(b) A bible.
(c) A new set of paints.
(d) Some of his drawings.

5. In Chapter 10, where do Alessandra's parents talk to her about the French?
(a) In the study.
(b) On the patio.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In her bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 1, why does Alessandra sneak into the artist's rooms?

3. Why does Alessandra want medicine in Chapter 9?

4. In "Prologue," where does the nun die?

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

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