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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, "The Last Canto".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What object does a Sicilian prince bring to Signor Seguso in order to authenticate it?
(a) A glass horse.
(b) A glass bull.
(c) A glass urn.
(d) A glass vase.

3. What does the narrator find at the Beinecke Library in New Haven that surprises him?
(a) A handwritten letter from Mary to Olga.
(b) A handwritten letter from Ezra to Mary.
(c) A "restricted" box.
(d) A handwritten copy of The Aspern Papers.

4. How did the panel of experts come to its initial conclusion that the Fenice fire was not caused by arson?
(a) Witnesses had come forward that had stated that they saw the fire start slowly.
(b) The construction site was so orderly and well-secured that no one could have gotten in.
(c) It appears that the beams in the lobby on the third level burned slowly.
(d) There was no motive for arson.

5. Who does the narrator say put an end to Carnival?
(a) Mussolini.
(b) Pope John XXIII.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Mayor Cacciari.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gino Seguso's view of glassmaking?

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

3. When does the narrator say he'd fallen under Venice's spell?

4. What does the narrator call his game of taking pictures at unplanned moments?

5. Who enters into a P.R. war with Luciano Pavarotti over the benefit concert for the rebuilding of the Fenice?

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