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

2. In which way does Daniel, Patricia's son, claim he is different from other Curtises?
(a) He is the only Curtis educated in Venice.
(b) He is the only Curtis born outside of Venice.
(c) He is the only Venetian.
(d) He is the only Curtis that cares enough about the Palazzo Barbaro to try to save it.

3. What do the men trying to net the pigeons scatter for them?
(a) Rice.
(b) Cornmeal.
(c) Bread crumbs.
(d) Seeds.

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

5. What work did Ralph Curtis first publish with a group of friends?
(a) Punch.
(b) The Harvard Lampoon.
(c) The Gonzo.
(d) The Harvard Crimson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Henry James' novels was written with descriptions of the Palazzo Barbaro?

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

3. Where did Larry Lovett's fortune come from?

4. How is Patricia Curtis dressed when the narrator first sees her?

5. What is "The Barbaro Project"?

(see the answer key)

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