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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 31, why does Alessandra want to see the painter during the night?
(a) Because she wants to learn about his life.
(b) Because she is jealous of Erila.
(c) Because he cries out.
(d) Because she is lonely.

2. In Chapter 48, what does Alessandra say the painter did while staying in Florence?
(a) Painted portraits for money.
(b) Built a cathedral.
(c) Wrote a book.
(d) Created a sculpture.

3. In Chapter 24, what does Alessandra notice about the clothing worn by the people in Florence?
(a) The women wear shorter skirts.
(b) The fabrics are cheap.
(c) It lacks color.
(d) It resembles the French style.

4. How does Cristoforo react when he learns about Alessandra making love to the painter?
(a) He laughs at her.
(b) He tells her to send the painter away.
(c) He doesn't believe her.
(d) He says he doesn't care.

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

6. In Chapter 22, what does Cristoforo want to know about Alessandra's mother?
(a) About her family lineage.
(b) About her wealth.
(c) About her time in Lorenzo's court.
(d) About her life raising Alessandra.

7. Who does Plautilla want to talk about when she visits Alessandra in Chapter 35?
(a) Tomaso.
(b) Savonarola.
(c) Their mother.
(d) Herself.

8. Where does Alessandra find the book with the inscription from Lorenzo?
(a) A store in town.
(b) Tomaso's room.
(c) Cristoforo's library.
(d) The painter's bag.

9. 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.

10. Why does Cristoforo say Savonarola is losing power in Chapter 41?
(a) Because more people are speaking out against him.
(b) Because he is excommunicated for a second time.
(c) Because he is sick.
(d) Because his house burned to the ground.

11. Where does the painter begin painting the snake on Alessandra?
(a) Her thigh.
(b) Her stomach.
(c) Her shoulders.
(d) Her feet.

12. Why does Erila say Alessandra had a miscarriage in Chapter 28?
(a) To protect her from Cristoforo.
(b) To let her get more rest.
(c) To keep Alessandra's mother away.
(d) To make it seem like Cristoforo is heterosexual.

13. In Chapter 21, who is Alessandra with when she discovers the body?
(a) The painter.
(b) Cristoforo.
(c) Tomaso.
(d) Erila.

14. In Chapter 40, why does the monk ask Alessandra and Erila for help?
(a) He knows of an injured person.
(b) He wants to start a new church.
(c) He can't afford to eat.
(d) He is trapped in jail.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alessandra worry about people stealing from her home in Chapter 38?

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

3. Why does Erila want Alessandra to stay in her bed in Chapter 28?

4. Why does Alessandra want the painter to take their daughter with him when he leaves the convent?

5. In Chapter 47, how is the atmosphere of the convent described?

(see the answer keys)

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