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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 does Loredan say the squalid pigeons are the symbolic heroes of?
(a) The world of tourists.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Hard workers.
(d) The common man.

2. Who does the narrator say sells Signor Seguso's glass creations as a way of demonstrating his renown?
(a) Tiffany.
(b) Saks Fifth Avenue.
(c) Bergdorf Goodman.
(d) Bloomingdale's.

3. Where does the Count Giuseppe Volpi live?
(a) In Cannaregio.
(b) On the Giudecca.
(c) In Castello.
(d) In Santa Croce.

4. How did the panel of experts come to its initial conclusion that the Fenice fire was not caused by arson?
(a) Witnesses had come forward that had stated that they saw the fire start slowly.
(b) It appears that the beams in the lobby on the third level burned slowly.
(c) There was no motive for arson.
(d) The construction site was so orderly and well-secured that no one could have gotten in.

5. What does the Plant Man like to ask people?
(a) "What's your favorite flower?"
(b) "Have you got a house?"
(c) "Where are you going?"
(d) "Do you need a plant?"

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Giampaolo's view of glassmaking?

2. What does the narrator say is the most prominent feature of Felice Casson's face?

3. What has Alistair McAlpine begun to collect?

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

5. What do friends tell Rose and Peter they need to get for their downstairs apartment?

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