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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. Who tells Alessandra about the murder in the church?
(a) Her father.
(b) Tomaso.
(c) Her mother.
(d) The painter.

2. Why does Alessandra ask her mother about her engagement in Chapter 25?
(a) To see what she knows about Cristoforo.
(b) To understand her mother's opinion of her.
(c) To find out if she is owed money.
(d) To make small talk.

3. Why does Erila say Alessandra had a miscarriage in Chapter 28?
(a) To keep Alessandra's mother away.
(b) To make it seem like Cristoforo is heterosexual.
(c) To let her get more rest.
(d) To protect her from Cristoforo.

4. What does Cristoforo think will help him release Tomaso and the painter from jail?
(a) He doesn't think he can get them out of jail.
(b) His political connections.
(c) His money.
(d) His friend who works at the jail.

5. How many people help Alessandra through her labor?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alessandra see the painter leave her house at night in Chapter 4?

2. How does Savonarola describe the people of Florence?

3. What does Alessandra do when she cannot sleep in Chapter 27?

4. What does the man in the market with the snake tattoo do to it in front of Alessandra?

5. Why does Alessandra say she is writing down her sins in Chapter 49?

(see the answer key)

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