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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. How does Alessandra feel about the order of painting in Chapter 1?
(a) She insists on being first.
(b) She ignores the discussion.
(c) She becomes sad listening to the conversation.
(d) She wants her sister to leave her alone.

2. Why does Alessandra want medicine in Chapter 9?
(a) Because of a headache.
(b) Because she has been having trouble sleeping.
(c) Because her stomach hurts.
(d) Because she wants an excuse to see the painter.

3. 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.

4. Why does the painter grid the roof of the chapel in Chapter 15?
(a) To measure it.
(b) To prepare it for painting.
(c) To avoid talking to Alessandra.
(d) To fix it from the damage he did.

5. Why does Alessandra struggle to paint in Chapter 4?
(a) The painter insults her work.
(b) All her brushes are old.
(c) She doesn't have enough paint.
(d) She feels she lacks the knowledge.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does Tomaso believe Alessandra should be painted in Chapter 1?

3. How does Alessandra feel about her father going on the trip with the painter in Chapter 1?

4. What does Alessandra do with the drawing the painter drops in Chapter 16?

5. Who tells Alessandra that she will enter into a marriage contract with Cristoforo?

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