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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, "Beware of Falling Angels".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aspect of the fire department's handling of the Fenice fire did the custodian's attorney attack?
(a) The fire brigade didn't know which magistrate was on call the night of the fire.
(b) The fire brigade should have filled the canal behind the Fenice.
(c) The fire brigade didn't have the proper equipment.
(d) The fire brigade argued with the national police about who was in charge.

2. Who did Jane Rylands want painted into the portrait of Dadie Rylands she had commissioned?
(a) The last Roman emperor.
(b) Philip Rylands.
(c) Peggy Guggenheim.
(d) Julian Barrow.

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

4. Where does Mary de Rachwiltz live?
(a) In the South Tyrol.
(b) On San Michele.
(c) In Germany.
(d) In Venice.

5. What does the narrator say the Palazzo in which he will be living once was?
(a) A British embassy.
(b) A government building.
(c) A Doge's palace.
(d) A center for a fraternal order.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Olga say in the letter sent to the Cleveland attorney after she realized what had happened?

3. Who enters into a P.R. war with Luciano Pavarotti over the benefit concert for the rebuilding of the Fenice?

4. What is the main focus of Count Marcello's private library?

5. Who does Count Marcello believe is responsible for the fire?

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