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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 13: Chapter 28 and 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only way Vivaldi claims to know Schedoni in Chapter 28?
(a) As a monk.
(b) As a servant.
(c) Through a friend.
(d) As a musical star.

2. What does Vivaldi's father claim on the subject of Ellena's disappearance?
(a) Ignorance of the matter.
(b) That she has not disappeared.
(c) He was the mastermind of the operation.
(d) It was his son's fault.

3. What stops Schedoni from harming Ellena in Chapter 20?
(a) A portrait in her possession.
(b) A heartfelt plea from Ellena.
(c) The spirit of God.
(d) A letter from Vivaldi.

4. What does Olivia promise to help Ellena do, despite risk of punishment?
(a) Kill the abbess.
(b) Escape from the convent.
(c) Sneak Vivaldi into her room.
(d) Burn down the convent.

5. What does Ellena request from Spalatro?
(a) A rosary.
(b) Food and water.
(c) Her freedom.
(d) A lamp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attracts Vincentio di Vivaldi to Ellena di Rosalba at first?

2. What does Vivaldi's friend suggest he do near the end of Chapter 1?

3. How does Ellena decide to endure her suffering?

4. What happens to Ellena on the morning she is to leave for the convent at Santa Maria della Pieta?

5. What time of day do Vivaldi and Paulo enter Rome?

(see the answer key)

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