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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "At Water Level".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the narrator say he's come to Venice in February?
(a) The weather is perfect at this time of year.
(b) At this time of year, Venetians have Venice all to themselves.
(c) Venice looks best at this time of year.
(d) He happens to be doing research for a book.

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

4. What is Signor Seguso's nickname?
(a) "The Glassmaker."
(b) "Fire Magician."
(c) "Maestro."
(d) "Wizard of Fire."

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which paper does the narrator mention that reports on the many suspicious coincidences surrounding the Fenice fire?

4. What was the floor in Rose and Peter's basement apartment previously made of?

5. What does the narrator notice about characters in novels and movies set in Venice?

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