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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 does Vivaldi receive in return for relating the monk's words to the tribunal?
(a) A promise he won't be tortured.
(b) Bread and water.
(c) Immediate release.
(d) A severe lashing.

2. What does Ellena urge Schedoni to do after seeing Spalatro wounded?
(a) Depart hastily.
(b) Summon a priest to administer last rites.
(c) Seek a doctor.
(d) Bring Spalatro on their journey.

3. What does Olivia suggest Ellena do to avoid further abuse?
(a) Commit suicide.
(b) Escape through the window.
(c) Pray to God for forgiveness.
(d) Feign compliance with the abbess.

4. What causes Ellena to consider relinquishing the world to join the convent in Chapter 25?
(a) A chance to sing in their choir.
(b) A letter Sister Olivia wrote her.
(c) Dismay at the Marchesa di Vivaldi's character.
(d) Fear of abuse by Vivaldi.

5. What realization does Schedoni come to that causes him agony and remorse?
(a) Ellena has committed suicide.
(b) Ellena has killed his dog.
(c) He believes he is Ellena's father.
(d) He has lost all his money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Schedoni believe his first step must be in obtaining his desires in Chapter 21?

2. In Chapter 28, how are Schedoni and Father Ansaldo questioned?

3. What frightens Ellena several times during the night in Chapter 18?

4. In Chapter 21, what does Schedoni resolve to do for fear of being questioned by the Marchesa di Vivaldi?

5. What does the tribunal refuse to reveal to Vivaldi in Chapter 17?

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