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

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

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

4. What does Vivaldi suspect is the cause of death in the investigation?
(a) Old age.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Strangulation.
(d) Poison.

5. What bad news does Vivaldi discover upon entering Ellena's house in Chapter 3?
(a) Her aunt has died.
(b) Ellena has fled the country.
(c) Ellena has another suitor.
(d) The house has burned to the ground.

Short Answer Questions

1. The monk discusses a confession with Vivaldi in Vivaldi's cell in Chapter 25. Where is that confession made?

2. What does Schedoni promise to do when Ellena asks about Vivaldi in Chapter 23?

3. In Chapter 24, what does the Marchesa believe after hearing details about Ellena's family?

4. What causes Ellena to consider relinquishing the world to join the convent in Chapter 25?

5. What does Schedoni question the guide about after a sleepless night in Chapter 23?

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