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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 happens to Ellena on the morning she is to leave for the convent at Santa Maria della Pieta?
(a) She is kidnapped by three masked men.
(b) She falls down the steps.
(c) She is confronted by Vivaldi's mother.
(d) She discovers a letter from her father.

2. What benefit does Ellena gain after meeting Olivia?
(a) A large cask of wine.
(b) Access to forbidden fruit.
(c) A room with a beautiful view.
(d) A letter from Vivaldi.

3. What does Vivaldi learn about Ellena's past in Chapter 1?
(a) Her parents were criminals.
(b) She is a princess.
(c) She is an orphan.
(d) She is extremely rich.

4. Who does Vivaldi convince to help him search for the man who is plaguing him?
(a) His friend Bonarmo.
(b) His mother's adviser.
(c) Ellena.
(d) His servant Paulo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What unforgivable sin is Ellena accused of in Chapter 6?

2. Why is Vivaldi advised not to pursue Ellena?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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