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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) Signor Seguso.
(b) Count Girolamo Marcello.
(c) Count Giuseppe Volpi.
(d) Mussolini.

2. Which part of the Palazzo do the Curtises sell in Chapter 8?
(a) The ballroom.
(b) The wine cellar.
(c) The upper apartments.
(d) The piano nobile.

3. Why does Count Volpi say the Venetians vilify his father?
(a) Because he never liked Venice.
(b) Because he became wealthy through his hotel business.
(c) Because the Marghera now creates a lot of ecological problems.
(d) Because he had a mistress.

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

5. 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 Venice Jazz Festival.
(c) During the week of Carnival.
(d) During the week of the Biennale.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What animal does the narrator physically compare Venice to?

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