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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. Which of Signor Seguso's hands is "permanently cupped"?
(a) The left.
(b) Both of them.
(c) The right.
(d) Neither of them.

2. Why does the narrator ask about the screens on the window?
(a) He's surprised that mosquitoes can fly right through.
(b) He thinks the meshing is too fine to be effective.
(c) He'd like to have better access to the fresh air.
(d) He feels claustrophobic with screens on the windows.

3. What does the narrator say the Ateneo Veneto once housed?
(a) A fraternal order of monks.
(b) A fraternal order dedicated to escorting condemned prisoners to the gallows.
(c) The Academy of Art.
(d) A museum of Venetian history.

4. What does the narrator say the officials are quick to do at the meeting in the Ateneo Veneto?
(a) Blame the Mafia for the fire.
(b) Remind the townspeople that this isn't the first major accident to happen this year.
(c) Absolve themselves of any wrongdoing.
(d) Call for the immediate building of a modern opera house.

5. According to the book, who founded the Venice Film Festival?
(a) Mussolini.
(b) Signor Seguso.
(c) Count Giuseppe Volpi.
(d) Count Girolamo Marcello.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is at the top of the prosecutor's list of possible defendants regarding the Fenice fire?

2. Where is Peter from originally?

3. What animal does the narrator physically compare Venice to?

4. Which covert paramilitary operation was Casson responsible for uncovering?

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

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