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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. According to the book, who invented the Bellini?
(a) Giuseppe Cipriani.
(b) Arrigo Cipriani.
(c) Giovanni Bellini.
(d) Harry's Bar.

2. What does the narrator note about the continuing relationship between Woody Allen and Mayor Cacciari since Allen had been charged with trespassing?
(a) The friendship had soured since the incident.
(b) The Mayor could no longer speak with Allen out of embarrassment over the incident.
(c) Allen and the Mayor continued to be friends.
(d) The Mayor officiated at Allen's wedding to Soon-Yi.

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

4. What do friends tell Rose and Peter they need to get for their downstairs apartment?
(a) An air conditioner.
(b) A "magazzino."
(c) Rat screens.
(d) A "condono."

5. What does Count Marcello insist Venetians never do?
(a) Tell the truth.
(b) Walk to work.
(c) Lie.
(d) Sit on St. Mark's square.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Venice use Donadon's rat poison?

2. What does the Count say Venetians are consumed by?

3. Which of the following gods does Lovato not mention in talking with the narrator about the interior of the Fenice?

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

5. What has Alistair McAlpine begun to collect?

(see the answer key)

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