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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapters 47-49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the painter arrested in Chapter 41?
(a) Because he committed adultery.
(b) Because he painted a devil in a church.
(c) Because Tomaso said he was a homosexual.
(d) Because he never finished the fresco.

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

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

4. What does Tomaso say to Alessandra before she is married?
(a) He doesn't say anything to her.
(b) He tells her to run away.
(c) He wishes her luck.
(d) He apologizes for being mean.

5. Who tells Alessandra that Cristoforo is a homosexual?
(a) Alessandra's mother.
(b) Tomaso.
(c) Cristoforo.
(d) Plautilla.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Savonarola react to the plague?

2. In Chapter 1, why does Alessandra want to learn from the painter?

3. How does Alessandra cut herself in Chapter 27?

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

5. When does Tomaso believe Alessandra should be painted in Chapter 1?

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