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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) Cristoforo.
(c) Her father.
(d) Plautilla.

2. Why does Cristoforo want to marry Alessandra?
(a) He wants an heir.
(b) He wants her father to pay him.
(c) He is lonely.
(d) He has always admired her.

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

4. What does Alessandra ask of Cristoforo in Chapter 19?
(a) To see the French.
(b) To take her home.
(c) To let her paint.
(d) To give her money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, why does Alessandra have problems dancing?

2. How does the painter try to stop himself from painting in Chapter 30?

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

4. What does Tomaso say to Alessandra before she is married?

5. What does Alessandra want Erila to give the painter in Chapter 6?

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