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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Alessandra send her mother away in Chapter 25?
(a) She dislikes the gift.
(b) She isn't feeling well.
(c) She is angry with her.
(d) Cristoforo is coming home soon.

2. In Chapter 49, why does the church come down on the convent?
(a) The church wants the convent to prepare more nuns.
(b) The church wants the convent to be more conventional.
(c) The church wants the convent to support the arts.
(d) The church wants the convent to stop wasting money.

3. After the painter leaves, how does Alessandra describe life at the convent?
(a) As changing.
(b) As boring.
(c) As mournful.
(d) As beautiful.

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

5. How does Alessandra feel about seeing Cristoforo with Tomaso in Chapter 26?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She is jealous.
(c) She doesn't care.
(d) She doesn't see them together.

6. Why does Cristoforo want the painter to leave town after being released from jail?
(a) To avoid further conflict.
(b) For his own safety.
(c) He doesn't want the painter to leave.
(d) To keep him away from Alessandra.

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

8. Who finishes Alessandra's snake tattoo?
(a) Erila.
(b) The painter.
(c) A tattoo artist in town.
(d) Alessandra.

9. Who does Alessandra have assist her with the fresco in the convent's chapel?
(a) The Mother Superior.
(b) Her daughter.
(c) No one.
(d) The painter.

10. In Chapter 28, what does Cristoforo give to Alessandra?
(a) A new dress.
(b) A set of paints.
(c) A large sum of money.
(d) A studio.

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

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

13. Why does Erila want Alessandra to stay in her bed in Chapter 28?
(a) To help her take a break from painting.
(b) To protect Alessandra health.
(c) To please Cristoforo.
(d) To keep Alessandra from seeing the painter.

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

15. Who tells the painter about Alessandra's pregnancy?
(a) Plautilla.
(b) Alessandra's mother.
(c) Tomaso.
(d) Alessandra.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cristoforo demand when Alessandra goes into labor?

2. What does Cristoforo do after the French leave Florence in Chapter 20?

3. Why does Erila learn how to tattoo?

4. Who does Alessandra go with to see the chapel fresco before the dedication?

5. How does Alessandra cut herself in Chapter 27?

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