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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 15-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, how does Alessandra feel about marriage?
(a) She does not want to be married.
(b) She longs to be married.
(c) She is afraid of marriage.
(d) She thinks the idea is funny.

2. What does Alessandra do when she hears a noise in the chapel in Chapter 8?
(a) She makes the painter check it out.
(b) She ignores it.
(c) She hides.
(d) She calls out to it.

3. Why does Erila interrupt Alessandra's painting in Chapter 4?
(a) To help her paint.
(b) To wash her hands.
(c) To ask her a question.
(d) To bring her food.

4. In Chapter 1, when does Sister Lucrezia's story begin?
(a) In adulthood.
(b) In infancy.
(c) In her teenage years.
(d) In childhood.

5. When Alessandra first sits for the painter, what does she ask him about talent?
(a) If he thinks she is talented.
(b) If he has always been talented.
(c) If he hates his talent.
(d) Who he knows with the most talent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the painter grid the roof of the chapel in Chapter 15?

2. How does Savonarola describe the people of Florence?

3. What does Savonarola most often preach about?

4. When the bell rings in Chapter 17, what does it remind Alessandra's mother of?

5. How does Alessandra feel when she sneaks out in Chapter 16?

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