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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 animal does the narrator physically compare Venice to?
(a) A lion.
(b) A frog.
(c) A cat.
(d) A fish.

2. According to the book, who founded the Venice Film Festival?
(a) Signor Seguso.
(b) Count Girolamo Marcello.
(c) Count Giuseppe Volpi.
(d) Mussolini.

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

4. Where did Larry Lovett's fortune come from?
(a) Piggly Wiggly.
(b) Kroger.
(c) Safeway.
(d) Wal-Mart.

5. Which of Henry James' novels was written with descriptions of the Palazzo Barbaro?
(a) Washington Square.
(b) The Wings of the Dove.
(c) Turn of the Screw.
(d) Portrait of a Lady.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Count Giuseppe Volpi live?

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

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

4. What does the Count say would have to happen for him to let go of his anger?

5. What does Dr. Scattolin say will happen to the healthy pigeons?

(see the answer key)

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