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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 tells Alessandra that she will enter into a marriage contract with Cristoforo?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Plautilla.
(d) Cristoforo.

2. In "Prologue," where is the plague outbreak?
(a) In a neighboring country.
(b) Across the river.
(c) Near the convent.
(d) In a prison outside of town.

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

4. Why does Savonarola visit the convents in Chapter 28?
(a) To meet the nuns.
(b) To find a staff.
(c) To remove sinners.
(d) To hunt down traitors.

5. When Alessandra wakes up in Chapter 9, why does she wait before going downstairs?
(a) She can hear an argument.
(b) She is afraid of getting in trouble.
(c) She is still tired.
(d) She is embarassed to see the painter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Alessandra that Cristoforo is a homosexual?

2. Why does Cristoforo want to marry Alessandra?

3. How does Cristoforo react when he learns about Alessandra making love to the painter?

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

5. Why does Alessandra struggle to paint in Chapter 4?

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