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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. In Chapter 23, what does Savonarola say God told him?
(a) That he must collect taxes.
(b) To lead the people in a revolution.
(c) To remove sin from Florence.
(d) That he should lead Italy.

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

3. How does Alessandra's mother feel about her painting?
(a) She thinks Alessandra's art is good, but she shouldn't paint.
(b) She thinks Alessandra's art is terrible, but she should still paint.
(c) She thinks Alessandra's art is terrible, and she shouldn't paint.
(d) She thinks Alessandra's art is good, and she should paint.

4. How does Alessandra react when the monk asks for her help in Chapter 40?
(a) She refuses him.
(b) She runs away.
(c) She is disgusted with him.
(d) She agrees to help a little.

5. When does Tomaso believe Alessandra should be painted in Chapter 1?
(a) First.
(b) He thinks she shouldn't be painted.
(c) Last.
(d) He doesn't care when she is painted.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Alessandra's mother promise to stall the search for a husband?

3. In Chapter 9, what does Tomaso see on Alessandra's gown?

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

5. Why does Alessandra stay up all night with Cristoforo in Chapter 40?

(see the answer key)

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