View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, "Open House".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men trying to net the pigeons scatter for them?
(a) Rice.
(b) Bread crumbs.
(c) Cornmeal.
(d) Seeds.

2. Which difference between Venetian Heritage and Save Venice does the narrator point out in Chapter 15?
(a) Save Venice is clearly the more honest organization.
(b) Save Venice has far better connections.
(c) Venetian Heritage is far better funded.
(d) Venetian Heritage funds restorations in the entire old Venetian Republic.

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

4. How does Nicola respond when the narrator asks if he's read any of Stefani's poetry?
(a) He says he's never been a great reader.
(b) He says he has a small collection at home.
(c) He says he has read every Stefani poem Gardin ever published.
(d) He says he only read a few handwritten poems Mario gave him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Lauritzens do while talking that makes it difficult for the narrator to follow them?

2. What does Ezra say "Her name was" in the last Canto?

3. How many doges were in Alvise Loredan's family?

4. Which mask-making studio is well-respected, even among Venetians, according to the book?

5. Why does Giampaolo say he trademarked the name Archimede Seguso?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 328 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample