View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, "The Rat Man of Treviso".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say the Fenice had been reduced to upon seeing the front of the building?
(a) A fire pit.
(b) A mess.
(c) A mask.
(d) A lump of coal.

2. What does Rose suggest to the narrator would include the "more earthy side to Carnival"?
(a) The Erotic Poetry Festival.
(b) The Festival of Saturnalia.
(c) The Venice Film Festival.
(d) The Festival of Santo Stefano.

3. Which of the following gods does Lovato not mention in talking with the narrator about the interior of the Fenice?
(a) Bacchus.
(b) Jupiter.
(c) Dionysus.
(d) Apollo.

4. How many major versions of the Fenice does Peter say there have been in 200 years?
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

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

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 do the Lauritzens do while talking that makes it difficult for the narrator to follow them?

3. According to the book, who founded the Venice Film Festival?

4. What do the young girls talking with the carabinieri want?

5. What animal does the narrator physically compare Venice to?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 250 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample