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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Vivaldi question Paulo about in Chapter 7?
(a) The monastery of the Black Penitents.
(b) His spiritual beliefs.
(c) His relationship with Ellena.
(d) His latest musical work.

4. What is the warning Vivaldi receives upon returning to the villa in Chapter 3?
(a) A flood is coming!
(b) I'm going to kill you!
(c) The sky is falling!
(d) Death is in the house!

5. What can Ellena not help doing when Vivaldi joins her in song?
(a) Covering her ears.
(b) Crying.
(c) Smiling.
(d) Running away.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who warns Vivaldi about visiting Ellena's villa?

3. Where does Ellena decide to board for sanctuary?

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

5. What choice is given to Ellena in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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