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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, "The Man Who Loved Others".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gae Aulenti known for?
(a) Her work on the Opéra de Paris.
(b) Her work on the Gare de Lyon.
(c) Her work on the Musée D'Orsay.
(d) Her work on the Louvre.

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

3. Whose house did Foscari and his team find beneath the Malibran Theater?
(a) Leonardo da Vinci's.
(b) Marco Polo's.
(c) Amerigo Vespucci's.
(d) Michaelangelo's.

4. What does the narrator call his game of taking pictures at unplanned moments?
(a) "Photo roulette."
(b) "Picture bingo."
(c) "Unplanned pics."
(d) "Photo surprise."

5. What aspect of the fire department's handling of the Fenice fire did the custodian's attorney attack?
(a) The fire brigade argued with the national police about who was in charge.
(b) The fire brigade didn't have the proper equipment.
(c) The fire brigade should have filled the canal behind the Fenice.
(d) The fire brigade didn't know which magistrate was on call the night of the fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which way does Daniel, Patricia's son, claim he is different from other Curtises?

2. Why does Lovato oppose the building of a modern new opera house?

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

4. What does the narrator tell the reader about da Mosto's father?

5. Why does the narrator ask about the screens on the window?

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