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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 reason does Guthrie give the narrator for not resigning?
(a) He and his wife couldn't let Lovett win.
(b) He and his wife couldn't leave during the Miracoli restoration.
(c) He and his wife had to clear their names.
(d) He and his wife couldn't give up on Venice.

2. What has Alistair McAlpine begun to collect?
(a) Paintings.
(b) Neckties.
(c) Boats.
(d) Police truncheons.

3. What does Stefani say is the most nonconformist act he knows?
(a) Telling the truth.
(b) Speaking your mind.
(c) Being a poet.
(d) Being gay.

4. What do friends tell Rose and Peter they need to get for their downstairs apartment?
(a) A "condono."
(b) A "magazzino."
(c) Rat screens.
(d) An air conditioner.

5. Where does Mary de Rachwiltz live?
(a) In the South Tyrol.
(b) In Venice.
(c) In Germany.
(d) On San Michele.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Signor and Signora Seguso doing when they notice the fire?

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

3. How many major versions of the Fenice does Peter say there have been in 200 years?

4. How long does Carella stay in jail?

5. Which famous Sargent painting did Ariana Curtis refuse to accept as a gift?

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