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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 35-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, why is it rumored that the murdered bodies will be moved?
(a) To keep bad luck away.
(b) Because they are different genders.
(c) No one knows why.
(d) So they won't be found in the church.

2. What makes Tomaso confess his homosexuality to his mother?
(a) He may be arrested for it.
(b) He doesn't confess.
(c) His illness.
(d) His religious faith.

3. How does Cristoforo react to the plague?
(a) With fear.
(b) He ignores it.
(c) He leaves town.
(d) With humor.

4. In Chapter 10, where do Alessandra's parents talk to her about the French?
(a) In her bedroom.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) On the patio.
(d) In the study.

5. In Chapter 14, how does Alessandra describe Cristoforo's understanding of her?
(a) That he understands her education.
(b) That he doesn't understand her at all.
(c) That he understands her youth.
(d) That he understands her desires.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Erila interrupt Alessandra's painting in Chapter 4?

2. What does the painter do when he learns that Alessandra is pregnant?

3. What does the painter say about Alessandra's desire to paint in Chapter 12?

4. Why does Alessandra dress up in Chapter 12?

5. What does Alessandra see of the painter's in the chapel in Chapter 8?

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