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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 Count Marcello's speech to the board center around?
(a) The organization's image in Venice.
(b) Lovett's incompetence.
(c) Guthrie's incompetence.
(d) His reasons for his impending resignation.

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

3. During which week does the Save Venice Gala occur throughout Chapter 12?
(a) During the week of Carnival.
(b) During the week of the Venice Jazz Festival.
(c) During the week of the Regatta.
(d) During the week of the Biennale.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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