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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7: Chapter 14, 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ellena hesitant to continue her relationship with Vivaldi?
(a) She has found a new love.
(b) His parent's disapproval.
(c) The church's disapproval.
(d) His horrible singing voice.

2. What is promised the Marchesa for punishing Ellena?
(a) A royal position.
(b) Absolution and protection from the Church.
(c) Wealth beyond measure.
(d) Canonization.

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

4. Why does the abbess hint at punishing Ellena?
(a) Her snide comments.
(b) Her refusal to accept the veil.
(c) Her manner of dress.
(d) The chores she has not completed.

5. Where do Vivaldi and Paulo end up after pursuing the figure in the monastery?
(a) An empty chamber.
(b) The top of a mountain.
(c) The choir loft
(d) Ellena's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ellena's reaction when she sees Vivaldi after refusing to accept the veil at the convent of San Stefano?

2. What amazes the English travelers in the Introduction?

3. Who does Vivaldi suspect is plaguing him in Chapter 3?

4. Where does Schedoni plot to send Ellena?

5. Who does Vivaldi convince to help him search for the man who is plaguing him?

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