1. What does Giampaolo compare Murano to in talking about creativity?
(a) A great tree.
(b) A blazing fire.
(c) A barren field.
(d) An isolated island.

2. What is Giampaolo's view of glassmaking?
(a) He believes that family is more important than glassmaking.
(b) He's a traditionalist.
(c) He believes only artists should make glass.
(d) He's a daring designer.

3. What does the narrator say the Fenice had been reduced to upon seeing the front of the building?
(a) A lump of coal.
(b) A fire pit.
(c) A mask.
(d) A mess.

4. Which covert paramilitary operation was Casson responsible for uncovering?
(a) Mockingbird.
(b) Pegasus.
(c) Gladio.
(d) Operation 40.

5. How did Ezra Pound first meet Olga Rudge?
(a) They first met in Venice.
(b) They first met at one of her concerts.
(c) They first met at one of his readings.
(d) They first met at the party of a mutual friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator note about the continuing relationship between Woody Allen and Mayor Cacciari since Allen had been charged with trespassing?

2. Where does the narrator say he's decided he'll live?

3. What did Ezra ask Mary to do as an exercise that led to her lifelong study of his work?

4. What do the young girls talking with the carabinieri want?

5. What does Philip Rylands do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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