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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, "For a Couple of Bucks".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator say he's come to Venice in February?
(a) Venice looks best at this time of year.
(b) He happens to be doing research for a book.
(c) The weather is perfect at this time of year.
(d) At this time of year, Venetians have Venice all to themselves.

2. What did Ezra ask Mary to do as an exercise that led to her lifelong study of his work?
(a) Illustrate the Cantos.
(b) Translate the Cantos into German.
(c) Translate the Cantos into Italian.
(d) Reprint the Cantos.

3. What does Signor Seguso say his object is when he meets the narrator?
(a) "Unfinished."
(b) "Dusk."
(c) "Dawn."
(d) "Perfect."

4. What is the main focus of Count Marcello's private library?
(a) Art and artists.
(b) Venetian history.
(c) The history of the Marcello family.
(d) Italian history.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What work did Ralph Curtis first publish with a group of friends?

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

3. When does the narrator say he'd fallen under Venice's spell?

4. What does Count Marcello insist Venetians never do?

5. Who is at the top of the prosecutor's list of possible defendants regarding the Fenice fire?

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