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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. What reason does Guthrie give the narrator for not resigning?
(a) He and his wife couldn't give up on Venice.
(b) He and his wife couldn't leave during the Miracoli restoration.
(c) He and his wife had to clear their names.
(d) He and his wife couldn't let Lovett win.

2. What does Dr. Scattolin say will happen to the healthy pigeons?
(a) They will be released.
(b) They will be taken to Rome.
(c) They will be castrated.
(d) They will be chloroformed.

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

4. What does Jack Wasserman think of Larry Lovett?
(a) He has never been smart enough for Save Venice.
(b) His behavior is threatening to destroy Save Venice.
(c) He's aloof and doesn't do the work required for Save Venice.
(d) His contribution to Save Venice in the form of celebrity and royal attention far outweighs Guthrie's contribution.

5. Besides plants, what else does the Plant Man sell?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Salsa lessons.
(d) Watches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Guthrie tell Lovett that he "...titled himself into oblivion"?

2. Which spaceship lift-off does Ralph Curtis play for the narrator?

3. Which famous Sargent painting did Ariana Curtis refuse to accept as a gift?

4. What does the Plant Man like to ask people?

5. What kind of uniform is Capitano Mario Moro wearing the second time the narrator sees him?

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