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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, "Beware of Falling Angels".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did the catering at the Palazzo Barbaro's private parties, according to Ralph?
(a) Jacques Pépin.
(b) Jim Sherwood.
(c) Wolfgang Puck.
(d) Julia Child.

2. Who painted the portrait of Patricia Curtis in a strapless white gown?
(a) Anders Zorn.
(b) John Singer Sargent.
(c) James McNeill Whistler.
(d) Charles Merrill Mount.

3. During which week does the Save Venice Gala occur throughout Chapter 12?
(a) During the week of the Regatta.
(b) During the week of the Biennale.
(c) During the week of the Venice Jazz Festival.
(d) During the week of Carnival.

4. How long did Daniel Curtis spend in jail before immigrating to Venice?
(a) Two months.
(b) Two years.
(c) One year.
(d) One month.

5. How does Guthrie respond to Lesa Marcello's refusal to turn down the prize for Lovett?
(a) He turns in his resignation from Save Venice.
(b) He fires her.
(c) He calls her to give her a piece of his mind.
(d) He stops talking to her altogether.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which part of the Palazzo do the Curtises sell in Chapter 8?

2. Besides plants, what else does the Plant Man sell?

3. What does Count Marcello's speech to the board center around?

4. Which prize was offered to Lawrence Dow Lovett in Chapter 12?

5. In which way does Daniel, Patricia's son, claim he is different from other Curtises?

(see the answer key)

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