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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, "Glass Warfare".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Giampaolo give each of his family members at his fiftieth birthday party?
(a) A glass bowl.
(b) A glass vase.
(c) A glass bull.
(d) A glass egg.

2. What do the Lauritzens do while talking that makes it difficult for the narrator to follow them?
(a) They switch back and forth between English and Italian.
(b) They keep changing the subject.
(c) They keep interrupting each other.
(d) They talk at the same time.

3. Which word does Alvise Loredan notably use frequently in talking with the narrator and the Lauritzens?
(a) "Grandiose."
(b) "Noble."
(c) "Paradox."
(d) "Important."

4. What is Gino Seguso's view of glassmaking?
(a) He believes that family is more important than glassmaking.
(b) He's a traditionalist.
(c) He's a daring designer.
(d) He believes only artists should make glass.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say the officials are quick to do at the meeting in the Ateneo Veneto?

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

3. Which mask-making studio is well-respected, even among Venetians, according to the book?

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

5. What does the narrator say the Ateneo Veneto once housed?

(see the answer key)

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