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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Bob Guthrie save through plastic surgery?
(a) Barbara Berlingieri.
(b) Lesa Marcello.
(c) Larry Lovett.
(d) Bea Guthrie.

2. What statement does Gae Aulenti make upon hearing the news of her expulsion from the rebuilding project?
(a) "To my predecessor, thanks a lot."
(b) "To my successor, good luck."
(c) "To my fans, good night."
(d) "To my critics, I'm sorry."

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

4. Which prize was offered to Lawrence Dow Lovett in Chapter 12?
(a) The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award.
(b) The Pritzker Prize.
(c) The Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
(d) The Pietro Torta Prize.

5. What did Olga say in the letter sent to the Cleveland attorney after she realized what had happened?
(a) She had reconsidered the sale of Ezra's personal belongings.
(b) She would fight until she got her house back.
(c) She had reconsidered the sale of her archive.
(d) It was her firm intention to dissolve the "Ezra Pound Foundation".

6. How is Patricia Curtis dressed when the narrator first sees her?
(a) All in red.
(b) All in white.
(c) All in black.
(d) All in blue.

7. During which period was the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli built?
(a) During the Gothic Era.
(b) During the Colonial Era.
(c) During the Renaissance Era.
(d) During the Baroque Era.

8. How does Casson know that Carella and Marchetti didn't have a spritz at the Bar al Teatro La Fenice as they say they did?
(a) The bar wasn't open that night.
(b) The bartender testified that they weren't at the bar that night.
(c) Another electrician admitted they made the story up.
(d) Enrico's girlfriend made a statement that they were at her house at the time.

9. What does Jack Wasserman think of Larry Lovett?
(a) He's aloof and doesn't do the work required for Save Venice.
(b) He has never been smart enough for Save Venice.
(c) His contribution to Save Venice in the form of celebrity and royal attention far outweighs Guthrie's contribution.
(d) His behavior is threatening to destroy Save Venice.

10. How does Guthrie respond to Lesa Marcello's refusal to turn down the prize for Lovett?
(a) He stops talking to her altogether.
(b) He turns in his resignation from Save Venice.
(c) He calls her to give her a piece of his mind.
(d) He fires her.

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

12. How long did Daniel Curtis spend in jail before immigrating to Venice?
(a) One year.
(b) Two years.
(c) One month.
(d) Two months.

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

14. Which famous Sargent painting did Ariana Curtis refuse to accept as a gift?
(a) "Madame X."
(b) "Portrait of Mrs. Daniel Sargent Curtis."
(c) "An Interior in Venice."
(d) "Head of an Italian Woman."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the custodian do when he realized the Fenice was on fire?

2. What does the Gazettino report about the theory that Carella and Marchetti set the fire for others?

3. Where did the quote on Stefani's gravestone come from?

4. Which of Henry James' novels was written with descriptions of the Palazzo Barbaro?

5. Who did Jane Rylands want painted into the portrait of Dadie Rylands she had commissioned?

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