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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. Why does Carla Ferrara think no one noticed Stefani's loneliness?
(a) Because Stefani was always anti-social.
(b) Because Stefani insisted on being somewhat of a hermit and no one could tell.
(c) Because Stefani's poetry was so cheerful and upbeat.
(d) Because everyone walks in Venice and it seems that they talk and say hello more than in a big city, where the loneliness would be more obvious.

2. Why does Giampaolo say he trademarked the name Archimede Seguso?
(a) To protect his sons' portion of the family inheritance.
(b) To protect it from being diluted when other designers created pieces under his brand name.
(c) To protect it from being used by Gino after his father's death.
(d) To protect his interest in the sale of his father's glass.

3. How does Guthrie respond to Lesa Marcello's refusal to turn down the prize for Lovett?
(a) He calls her to give her a piece of his mind.
(b) He fires her.
(c) He turns in his resignation from Save Venice.
(d) He stops talking to her altogether.

4. Who painted the portrait of Patricia Curtis in a strapless white gown?
(a) Anders Zorn.
(b) Charles Merrill Mount.
(c) John Singer Sargent.
(d) James McNeill Whistler.

5. How did Impregilo manage to cut time and cost off their bid?
(a) They left the new foundation off the plan.
(b) They blackmailed their suppliers.
(c) They blackmailed their contractors.
(d) They left the two-story building not currently owned by the Fenice off the plan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did the quote on Stefani's gravestone come from?

3. During which period was the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli built?

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

5. Who does the narrator say put an end to Carnival?

(see the answer key)

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