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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first thing Carella said to Marchetti when they got into their car after the round of police questioning mentioned in Chapter 14?
(a) "Casson's crazy."
(b) "Mauro better not rat."
(c) "Mauro better get his story in line."
(d) "This is madness."

2. During which week does the Save Venice Gala occur throughout Chapter 12?
(a) During the week of the Biennale.
(b) During the week of the Regatta.
(c) During the week of the Venice Jazz Festival.
(d) During the week of Carnival.

3. How did Impregilo manage to cut time and cost off their bid?
(a) They blackmailed their suppliers.
(b) They blackmailed their contractors.
(c) They left the two-story building not currently owned by the Fenice off the plan.
(d) They left the new foundation off the plan.

4. What does Casson say about the investigation of Renato Carello?
(a) There's no evidence to convict him with.
(b) There's no indication of any wrongdoing.
(c) The investigation simply isn't important now that Enrico Carella and Marchetti have been convicted.
(d) Renato Carello wasn't powerful enough to have pulled off what people believe he did.

5. What does the narrator say De Luigi's painted flames match?
(a) His dinner jacket.
(b) His temperament.
(c) His pants.
(d) His gondola.

6. What does Stefani say is the most nonconformist act he knows?
(a) Telling the truth.
(b) Speaking your mind.
(c) Being a poet.
(d) Being gay.

7. What is the two-story building not currently owned by the Fenice currently being used as?
(a) A magazzino for sets.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A rehearsal room.
(d) A laundry.

8. What does the narrator say he drinks while visiting the Marchetti family?
(a) Grappa.
(b) Milk.
(c) Tocai.
(d) Coke.

9. What does Nicola say he's discovered about Stefani?
(a) That he was never as loving as people made him out to be.
(b) That he was involved in dangerous games.
(c) That he was a better poet than most people realize.
(d) That he was everyone's friend, but at the same time no one's friend.

10. What does Laura Migliori say caused the most damage to the Fenice frescoes?
(a) The negligent work of the Impregilo rebuilding team.
(b) The muddy salt water used to put out the fire.
(c) The humid Venice air.
(d) The heat of the flames.

11. What does De Luigi say he is painting while he is working on a jeweled dress floating against a barren landscape?
(a) "Peggy Guggenheim's self-esteem."
(b) "Jane Rylands's virginity."
(c) "The spirit of the Fenice."
(d) "The ghost of decency."

12. Who else served a term at the prison Marchetti is sent to?
(a) Paolo di Lauro.
(b) Carmine Alfieri.
(c) "Angel Face" Maniero.
(d) Charles Ponzi.

13. What did the custodian do when he realized the Fenice was on fire?
(a) He ran back to his office to get his cap and coat.
(b) He ran directly to the photographer's office.
(c) He ran downstairs to open the door.
(d) He called the fire department.

14. What does Mayor Costa erect in front of the Fenice when Sacaim begins rebuilding?
(a) A digital countdown clock.
(b) An electric fence.
(c) A warning to would-be vandals.
(d) A tribute to Aldo Rossi.

15. Where did Larry Lovett's fortune come from?
(a) Piggly Wiggly.
(b) Safeway.
(c) Kroger.
(d) Wal-Mart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does da Mosto tell the narrator they will be able to recreate now that they found the architectural plans drawn up in 1836?

2. How long does Carella stay in jail?

3. According to the book, how long had the policeman been waiting at the front door when the custodian showed up?

4. What is the title of the invitation Gardin sends out to Stefani's friends for his posthumous 63rd birthday party?

5. What is Gae Aulenti known for?

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