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

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

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

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

5. What does Vivaldi hear Ellena singing when he returns to the villa alone after Bonarmo refuses to accompany him?
(a) A religious hymn.
(b) The Italian national anthem.
(c) An opera.
(d) The song he serenaded her with.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Vivaldi and Paulo find when attempting to leave the monastery?

2. What bad news does Vivaldi discover upon entering Ellena's house in Chapter 3?

3. Who does Olivia tell Ellena she resembles?

4. What amazes the English travelers in the Introduction?

5. Where does Vivaldi visit upon returning home in Chapter 4?

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