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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Count Marcello talking about when he mentions oil painting and sunlight as examples?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Reality.
(c) Beauty.
(d) The gifts of Venice.

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

3. Why is Nicola's lawyer suspicious of Gardin?
(a) His publishing company doesn't exist.
(b) He never tells the truth.
(c) He's desperate for media attention.
(d) He tried to fake a will in which he was Stefani's sole heir.

4. What reason does Guthrie give the narrator for not resigning?
(a) He and his wife couldn't give up on Venice.
(b) He and his wife had to clear their names.
(c) He and his wife couldn't let Lovett win.
(d) He and his wife couldn't leave during the Miracoli restoration.

5. What does Gardin do each time a message is written on his wife's shop window?
(a) He asks his friends to come over.
(b) He calls a press conference.
(c) He files a complaint with the police.
(d) He takes pictures for evidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the fire expert Zucchetta think about the fire?

2. Who does the narrator say gets up before dawn outside his window?

3. Which prize was offered to Lawrence Dow Lovett in Chapter 12?

4. Which part of the Palazzo do the Curtises sell in Chapter 8?

5. Which covert paramilitary operation was Casson responsible for uncovering?

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