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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. Who do the townspeople talking at Haig's Bar believe is responsible for the fire?
(a) The Mafia.
(b) The police.
(c) The government.
(d) Save Venice.

2. What is Contessa Marcello's main, immediate concern when she hears about the fire?
(a) The safety of her possessions.
(b) The safety of her family.
(c) Whether the Prime Minister's wife will be coming to the ball.
(d) The inappropriateness of the ball.

3. What is Count Marcello talking about when he mentions oil painting and sunlight as examples?
(a) The gifts of Venice.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Reality.
(d) Philosophy.

4. What does Peter say the new structure of the Fenice will have to be made of?
(a) Brick.
(b) Wood.
(c) Concrete.
(d) Steel.

5. Which paper does the narrator mention that reports on the many suspicious coincidences surrounding the Fenice fire?
(a) Il Giornale.
(b) La Repubblica.
(c) Il Gazettino.
(d) Corriere della Sera.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "Antica Mole"?

2. Why does the narrator say he's come to Venice in February?

3. Who does the narrator say sells Signor Seguso's glass creations as a way of demonstrating his renown?

4. What does Count Marcello insist Venetians never do?

5. What kind of mentality does Peter say doesn't exist in Venice?

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