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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. Why does Alessandra struggle to paint in Chapter 4?
(a) All her brushes are old.
(b) She feels she lacks the knowledge.
(c) The painter insults her work.
(d) She doesn't have enough paint.

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

5. In Chapter 11, where does Alessandra notice the man watching her?
(a) In church.
(b) At a party.
(c) In the market.
(d) At home.

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

7. Why does Alessandra go to the chapel in Chapter 8?
(a) Because she knows the painter is there.
(b) Because she feels the need to pray.
(c) Because she sees the light on.
(d) Because she finds a note telling her to go there.

8. How does Alessandra feel when she sneaks out in Chapter 16?
(a) Free.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Sad.
(d) Confused.

9. How long after Plautilla's wedding does she announce that she is pregnant?
(a) The day after her wedding.
(b) A few months.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) Nearly a year.

10. What does Alessandra like most about Cristoforo's copy of Divine Comedy?
(a) The handwritten notes.
(b) The leather cover.
(c) The flow of the poems.
(d) The drawings of hell.

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

12. How does Savonarola describe the people of Florence?
(a) Troubled.
(b) Immoral.
(c) Old-fashioned.
(d) Weak.

13. In what century does "The Birth of Venus" take place?
(a) 14th century.
(b) 12th century.
(c) 15th century.
(d) 13th century.

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

15. When Alessandra wakes up in Chapter 9, why does she wait before going downstairs?
(a) She can hear an argument.
(b) She is embarassed to see the painter.
(c) She is still tired.
(d) She is afraid of getting in trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drawing does the painter drop in Chapter 16?

2. Why does Alessandra's end the conversation in Chapter 7?

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

4. Why does Alessandra's father leave in Chapter 17?

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

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