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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 unattended chores.
(b) The state of her apartment.
(c) His display of emotions.
(d) His manner of dress.

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

3. What does his father threaten to do if Vivaldi marries Ellena?
(a) Lock him in the basement.
(b) Disinherit him.
(c) Leave the country.
(d) Beat him severely.

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

5. What does Vivaldi's father accuse him of doing to Ellena?
(a) Murdering her.
(b) Horrifying her.
(c) Staining her honor.
(d) Coercing her with money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the profession of the strange man in the church in the Introduction?

2. What is the warning Vivaldi receives upon returning to the villa in Chapter 3?

3. What does the friar offer to send the travelers?

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

5. What does Vivaldi ascertain after observing his mother's adviser?

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