2. After discussing Plautilla's pregnancy in Chapter 7, what does Tomaso change the subject to?
(a) Alessandra's painting.
(b) Money.
(c) The painter.
(d) His work.

3. What does Savonarola most often preach about?
(a) The end of the world.
(b) The immoral men.
(c) The faults of women.
(d) The way to heaven.

4. Why does Plautilla feel the painter should paint her first?
(a) Because she is the prettiest.
(b) Because she is the richest.
(c) Because she will be married soon.
(d) Because she is the oldest.

5. Why does Alessandra return home after sneaking out in Chapter 16?
(a) Because she is tired.
(b) Because she sees people she knows.
(c) Because she can't find the painter.
(d) Because she is afraid of getting caught.

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

7. In Chapter 1, what is the painter Alessandra's father knows hired for?
(a) To paint the capital.
(b) To paint a ship.
(c) To paint the chapel.
(d) To paint a mural in town.

8. In "Prologue," where does the nun die?
(a) In the convent.
(b) In a hotel.
(c) On the street.
(d) In church.

9. Why does Cristoforo say he married Alessandra?
(a) To inherit money.
(b) To make her happy.
(c) To try to become heterosexual.
(d) To protect himself.

10. In Chapter 3, how does Alessandra feel about marriage?
(a) She longs to be married.
(b) She thinks the idea is funny.
(c) She does not want to be married.
(d) She is afraid of marriage.

11. Why does Alessandra dress up in Chapter 12?
(a) Because she is bored.
(b) Because she is meeting her sister.
(c) Because her mother forces her.
(d) Because she will see the painter.

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

13. Why does Alessandra's father leave in Chapter 17?
(a) To help Plautilla.
(b) To meet with government officials.
(c) To join the French army.
(d) To find work for Cristoforo.

14. What does the painter finally talk to Alessandra about in Chapter 5?
(a) Florence.
(b) Money.
(c) Techniques.
(d) Servants.

15. In Chapter 13, what party does Alessandra attend?
(a) A party for a friend's wedding.
(b) A party in honor of the church.
(c) A party for her sister's baby.
(d) A party for the painter.