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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say the Ateneo Veneto once housed?
(a) The Academy of Art.
(b) A museum of Venetian history.
(c) A fraternal order of monks.
(d) A fraternal order dedicated to escorting condemned prisoners to the gallows.

2. What is Signor Seguso's nickname?
(a) "Wizard of Fire."
(b) "Maestro."
(c) "The Glassmaker."
(d) "Fire Magician."

3. Where do Venetian glassblowers traditionally work?
(a) On San Michele.
(b) On Giudecca.
(c) On Tronchetto.
(d) On Murano.

4. What rhythm does Count Marcello tell the narrator that Venice follows?
(a) The rhythm of bella Italia.
(b) The rhythm of the water.
(c) The rhythm of Carnival.
(d) The rhythm of the wheel.

5. What does Loredan say the squalid pigeons are the symbolic heroes of?
(a) Hard workers.
(b) The common man.
(c) The world of tourists.
(d) Democracy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of the fire department's handling of the Fenice fire did the custodian's attorney attack?

2. What is the main focus of Count Marcello's private library?

3. Who enters into a P.R. war with Luciano Pavarotti over the benefit concert for the rebuilding of the Fenice?

4. Which word does Alvise Loredan notably use frequently in talking with the narrator and the Lauritzens?

5. What does Giampaolo say he's good at when it comes to glassblowing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the narrator say about Napoleon and what do these comments have to do with the current state of Venice?

2. What does Gino Seguso tell the narrator about Giampaolo's actions and intentions since Giampaolo left the company?

3. Describe Archimede Seguso's state of mind and his activities since the Fenice fire.

4. Describe Capitano Mario Moro.

5. What does Count Marcello seem to believe about the fire and how does he back up his opinion?

6. Explain what Rose tells the narrator about the safety of the city of Venice.

7. Describe the exchange between Ludovico De Luigi and Venice's mayor during the meeting at the Ateneo Veneto in Chapter 2.

8. Explain what Guerrino Lovato tells the narrator about the interior of the Fenice.

9. What examples does the narrator give for the public outpouring of support after the fire at the Fenice?

10. Who is the Rat Man of Treviso and what does he do? What's special about what he does?

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