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

2. During which period was the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli built?
(a) During the Colonial Era.
(b) During the Renaissance Era.
(c) During the Gothic Era.
(d) During the Baroque Era.

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

4. Who does the narrator say gets up before dawn outside his window?
(a) The fruit and vegetable dealer.
(b) The butcher.
(c) The gondolier.
(d) The rats.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who did Bob Guthrie save through plastic surgery?

5. Why does Count Volpi say the Venetians vilify his father?

(see the answer key)

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