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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 26-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After discussing Plautilla's pregnancy in Chapter 7, what does Tomaso change the subject to?
(a) The painter.
(b) Alessandra's painting.
(c) Money.
(d) His work.

2. In what century does "The Birth of Venus" take place?
(a) 12th century.
(b) 15th century.
(c) 14th century.
(d) 13th century.

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

4. What does Savonarola most often preach about?
(a) The faults of women.
(b) The way to heaven.
(c) The end of the world.
(d) The immoral men.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alessandra find the book with the inscription from Lorenzo?

2. In "Prologue," why does Mother Superior want to go against Sister Lucrezia's wishes?

3. Who encourages Alessandra to try for a child with Cristoforo in Chapter 33?

4. Why does Alessandra meet with the painter in Chapter 12?

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

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