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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, "Slow Burn".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lovato oppose the building of a modern new opera house?
(a) It would damage the acoustics.
(b) The focus should be completely on the stage.
(c) It's important to preserve the experience that the architect created for the spectator.
(d) For aesthetic reasons.

2. What is the main focus of Count Marcello's private library?
(a) Art and artists.
(b) The history of the Marcello family.
(c) Venetian history.
(d) Italian history.

3. What animal does the narrator physically compare Venice to?
(a) A cat.
(b) A frog.
(c) A lion.
(d) A fish.

4. Who does Count Marcello believe is responsible for the fire?
(a) The Mafia.
(b) The police.
(c) The government.
(d) Save Venice.

5. What does the Count say would have to happen for him to let go of his anger?
(a) The Comune would have to apologize for the damages done to his father's reputation.
(b) Venice would have to repay him for the damages done to his father's estate.
(c) Venice would have to name a street or square after his father.
(d) His half-sisters and their husbands would have to apologize.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the townspeople talking at Haig's Bar believe is responsible for the fire?

2. What does the narrator say the Palazzo in which he will be living once was?

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

4. What kind of uniform is Capitano Mario Moro wearing the second time the narrator sees him?

5. Which of Signor Seguso's hands is "permanently cupped"?

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