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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. In which way does Daniel, Patricia's son, claim he is different from other Curtises?
(a) He is the only Venetian.
(b) He is the only Curtis that cares enough about the Palazzo Barbaro to try to save it.
(c) He is the only Curtis born outside of Venice.
(d) He is the only Curtis educated in Venice.

2. What has Alistair McAlpine begun to collect?
(a) Police truncheons.
(b) Paintings.
(c) Neckties.
(d) Boats.

3. Who painted the portrait of Patricia Curtis in a strapless white gown?
(a) John Singer Sargent.
(b) Charles Merrill Mount.
(c) Anders Zorn.
(d) James McNeill Whistler.

4. What does Carella give as an excuse for being found in the attic of the Fenice in his street clothes?
(a) He was hoping to catch a glimpse of the sun setting over the lagoon.
(b) He was hoping to catch a glimpse of a woman taking her clothes off in a window across the street.
(c) He had gotten confused about which floor he was supposed to be working on.
(d) He was just checking on some wiring.

5. What is "Antica Mole"?
(a) A trattoria near the narrator's new apartment.
(b) A canal near the narrator's new apartment.
(c) An important museum and cultural center.
(d) A tourist attraction.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Count Marcello insist Venetians never do?

3. Why does Guthrie tell Lovett that he "...titled himself into oblivion"?

4. What does the narrator say De Luigi's painted flames match?

5. What does the Count say would have to happen for him to let go of his anger?

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