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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Alessandra first sits for the painter, what does she ask him about talent?
(a) If he thinks she is talented.
(b) If he hates his talent.
(c) If he has always been talented.
(d) Who he knows with the most talent.

3. Why does Alessandra sneak out of the chapel in Chapter 8?
(a) Because the noise scared her.
(b) Because it is late at night.
(c) Because she could be punished.
(d) Because she doesn't want to talk to the painter anymore.

4. In Chapter 1, when does Sister Lucrezia's story begin?
(a) In childhood.
(b) In infancy.
(c) In adulthood.
(d) In her teenage years.

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

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

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

8. What does Alessandra do when she hears a noise in the chapel in Chapter 8?
(a) She calls out to it.
(b) She makes the painter check it out.
(c) She ignores it.
(d) She hides.

9. What does Alessandra ask of Cristoforo in Chapter 19?
(a) To see the French.
(b) To take her home.
(c) To give her money.
(d) To let her paint.

10. What does Alessandra fear when she sees the painter leave in the middle of night in Chapter 4?
(a) That he is in trouble.
(b) That he is a thief.
(c) That he is visiting prostitutes.
(d) That he is running away.

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

12. Why does Cristoforo have a copy of Dante's Divine Comedy?
(a) He stole it.
(b) It's his mother's.
(c) He bought it at an auction.
(d) It's on loan.

13. Why does Alessandra want medicine in Chapter 9?
(a) Because she has been having trouble sleeping.
(b) Because of a headache.
(c) Because she wants an excuse to see the painter.
(d) Because her stomach hurts.

14. Where does Alessandra meet with the painter in Chapter 12?
(a) The chapel.
(b) The cemetary.
(c) His rooms.
(d) The garden.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the plans for Alessandra's wedding rushed?

2. Why do the people of Florence begin to go to church more in Chapter 11?

3. In Chapter 8, why does Alessandra stay up late?

4. What does Alessandra do when the painter won't speak to her in Chapter 5?

5. Why does Cristoforo say he married Alessandra?

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