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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter 4, 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Vivaldi's mother displeased with her son when she returns to her apartment?
(a) The state of her apartment.
(b) The unattended chores.
(c) His display of emotions.
(d) His manner of dress.

2. How does Ellena decide to endure her suffering?
(a) With firmness and dignity.
(b) Using it to compose music.
(c) Wailing repeatedly.
(d) By fighting back.

3. What attracts Vincentio di Vivaldi to Ellena di Rosalba at first?
(a) Her eyes.
(b) Her charming demeanor.
(c) The size of her wallet.
(d) Her singing voice.

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

5. What is the profession of the strange man in the church in the Introduction?
(a) A police officer.
(b) An actor.
(c) An assassin.
(d) A chef.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is escorting Ellena di Rosalba in Chapter 1?

3. What does Ellena realize about love at the end of Chapter 6?

4. What do Vivaldi's mother and her adviser decide to do after Vivaldi has left her apartments in Chapter 4?

5. After talking to Beatrice, what does Vivaldi not want her to mention to Ellena?

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