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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 does the Count say Venetians are consumed by?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Vanity.
(c) Greed.
(d) Jealousy.

2. What kind of uniform is Capitano Mario Moro wearing the second time the narrator sees him?
(a) A gondolier's uniform.
(b) A carabiniere's uniform.
(c) A fireman's uniform.
(d) A soldier's uniform.

3. Who painted the portrait of Patricia Curtis in a strapless white gown?
(a) James McNeill Whistler.
(b) Charles Merrill Mount.
(c) John Singer Sargent.
(d) Anders Zorn.

4. How is Patricia Curtis dressed when the narrator first sees her?
(a) All in red.
(b) All in white.
(c) All in blue.
(d) All in black.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What work did Ralph Curtis first publish with a group of friends?

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