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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. How does Aldo Rossi insist on being addressed?
(a) "Lei."
(b) "Signor."
(c) "Voi."
(d) "Tu."

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

3. In which way does Daniel, Patricia's son, claim he is different from other Curtises?
(a) He is the only Venetian.
(b) He is the only Curtis that cares enough about the Palazzo Barbaro to try to save it.
(c) He is the only Curtis born outside of Venice.
(d) He is the only Curtis educated in Venice.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Guthrie give the narrator for not resigning?

2. How does Migliori intend to secure the fresco?

3. What is the two-story building not currently owned by the Fenice currently being used as?

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

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the nature of Stefani's poetry based on what you read in Chapter 13.

2. Describe Mario Stefani and his role within Venice.

3. Describe the Save Venice Regatta Week Gala.

4. Describe Gianpietro Zucchetta's view of the fire and Casson's investigation.

5. Describe the story of Daniel Curtis's expatriation to Venice.

6. Describe Bob Guthrie and his position with Save Venice.

7. Describe the Rylands's involvement with Peggy Guggenheim.

8. Describe what Gilberto Paggiaro has told Casson that he did from the moment he set out on his rounds at 8:30 to when he greeted the policeman in front of the opera house.

9. Describe what Casson tells the narrator made him certain that Carella and Marchetti were guilty.

10. Explain who Gianni Agnelli is and why he's considered the favorite to win the bidding competition for the rebuilding of the Fenice.

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