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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter 9, 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vivaldi ascertain after observing his mother's adviser?
(a) The adviser is very ill.
(b) The adviser is plotting to kill his mother.
(c) His mother is having an affair with him.
(d) He is not the man plaguing him.

2. What amazes the English travelers in the Introduction?
(a) The portico of Santa Maria del Pianto.
(b) The fettuccini alfredo.
(c) The Italian countryside.
(d) The Italian language.

3. What do Vivaldi's mother and her adviser decide to do after Vivaldi has left her apartments in Chapter 4?
(a) To go to pray for Vivaldi's soul.
(b) To prepare a feast for Vivaldi and Ellena.
(c) To flee the country together.
(d) To not confine their efforts to mere remonstrances.

4. What is Ellena's reaction when she sees Vivaldi after refusing to accept the veil at the convent of San Stefano?
(a) She flees the convent.
(b) She turns her back to him.
(c) She bursts into song.
(d) She faints.

5. What does Vivaldi ask his friend to do at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Play guitar while he serenades Ellena.
(b) Kidnap Ellena.
(c) Loan him money.
(d) Accompany him to the villa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Vivaldi convince to help him search for the man who is plaguing him?

2. What can Ellena not help doing when Vivaldi joins her in song?

3. Where is the church in which Vincentio di Vivaldi sees Ellena di Rosalba in Chapter 1?

4. Why does Vivaldi question pursuing Ellena?

5. What do Vivaldi and Paulo find when attempting to leave the monastery?

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