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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cristoforo demand when Alessandra goes into labor?
(a) To be able to leave town.
(b) To have Alessandra promise to end it with the painter.
(c) To know who the father of the baby is.
(d) To be there when the baby is born.

2. Why does Savonarola visit the convents in Chapter 28?
(a) To remove sinners.
(b) To hunt down traitors.
(c) To find a staff.
(d) To meet the nuns.

3. Why do Alessandra's servants feel compassion for her when she is pregnant?
(a) Because she is finally nice to them.
(b) Because she becomes bed-ridden.
(c) Because they love babies.
(d) Because she feels ill.

4. Who encourages Alessandra to try for a child with Cristoforo in Chapter 33?
(a) Cristoforo.
(b) Erila.
(c) Plautilla.
(d) The painter.

5. In Chapter 30, how does the painter say he learned about the human form?
(a) From reading books.
(b) From visiting prostitutes.
(c) From studying corpses.
(d) From spying on people.

6. How does Alessandra cut herself in Chapter 27?
(a) With a chef's knife.
(b) With a piece of broken glass.
(c) With a key.
(d) With a chalk sharpener.

7. When Alessandra returns home in Chapter 37, what does Cristoforo worry about?
(a) Boils.
(b) The painter's relationship with Alessandra.
(c) Tomaso's health.
(d) Alessandra's pregnancy.

8. What does Alessandra's mother give Alessandra in Chapter 25?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A painting.
(c) A dress.
(d) A book.

9. When the painter returns Alessandra drawings to her, what does he ask?
(a) For her to keep it a secret.
(b) If she is happy.
(c) For his drawing back.
(d) If he can teach her.

10. How does Erila respond to the snake tattoo?
(a) With fascination.
(b) With humor.
(c) With confusion.
(d) With fear.

11. Where does the painter agree to go after being released from jail?
(a) New York.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Rome.

12. When does Savonarola return to preach after being excommunicated?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Fall harvest.
(c) Easter.
(d) New Year's.

13. In Chapter 22, what worries Cristoforo about Savonarola?
(a) That he will take over the churches.
(b) That he will rob the town.
(c) That he will lead the government.
(d) That he will confuse the people.

14. Why does the painter paint a snake on Alessandra?
(a) Because she love snakes.
(b) Because she asks him to.
(c) Because of the story she tells him.
(d) Because he feels snakes represent their relationship.

15. In Chapter 47, how is the atmosphere of the convent described?
(a) Full of gossip.
(b) Relaxed.
(c) Artistic.
(d) Wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alessandra have assist her with the fresco in the convent's chapel?

2. After the painter leaves, how does Alessandra describe life at the convent?

3. When is Tomaso arrested?

4. How does Alessandra's daughter, Plautilla, rebel in Chapter 47?

5. Who tells the painter about Alessandra's pregnancy?

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