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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. Who does Alessandra wait for her father with in Chapter 1?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her mother.
(c) She waits alone.
(d) Her brother.

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

3. How does the author describe Alessandra's wedding ceremony?
(a) Over crowded.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Short.
(d) Beautiful.

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

5. In Chapter 30, how does the painter say he learned about the human form?
(a) From studying corpses.
(b) From spying on people.
(c) From reading books.
(d) From visiting prostitutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Erila say Alessandra had a miscarriage in Chapter 28?

2. What does Savonarola most often preach about?

3. Why does Alessandra return home after sneaking out in Chapter 16?

4. What does Tomaso say damaged Alessandra before she was born?

5. How does Alessandra's mother feel about her painting?

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