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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Alessandra see on the ceiling of the chapel in Chapter 30?
(a) Her face.
(b) An image of a hurt angel.
(c) A self-portrait of the painter.
(d) An image of the devil.

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

4. Why does Alessandra say she is writing down her sins in Chapter 49?
(a) Because it makes her feel better.
(b) Because she wants the painter to read them.
(c) Because Erila wants her life story.
(d) Because it is her mother's request.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 23, what does Savonarola say about his sermon?

2. Why does Savonarola visit the convents in Chapter 28?

3. Why does the Pope excommunicate Savonarola?

4. Why does Cristoforo fear Tomaso will give his name after being arrested?

5. What does Alessandra do after Plautilla visits in Chapter 35?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Cristoforo fake his death?

2. How do the French affect Alessandra's life in Chapter 20?

3. What does Alessandra do after learning Cristoforo has faked his death?

4. Why does Alessandra apologize to her mother in Chapter 35?

5. What does Savonarola do when the plague comes to Florence?

6. What does Alessandra do before the painter leaves the convent?

7. How does Alessandra grow closer to the painter when he stays with her and Cristoforo?

8. How does Savonarola respond to being excommunicated?

9. Why is the painter arrested?

10. What does Alessandra do when she begins to go into labor?

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