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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10: Chapter 21 and 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What amazes the English travelers in the Introduction?
(a) The portico of Santa Maria del Pianto.
(b) The Italian language.
(c) The fettuccini alfredo.
(d) The Italian countryside.

2. What led to the Bruno family's poverty?
(a) Habitual gambling.
(b) Their extravagance.
(c) A large drought.
(d) Robbery.

3. What punishment is suggested for Ellena in Chapter 14?
(a) Water torture.
(b) A public flogging.
(c) Death.
(d) Hard labor.

4. What attracts Vincentio di Vivaldi to Ellena di Rosalba at first?
(a) Her singing voice.
(b) The size of her wallet.
(c) Her charming demeanor.
(d) Her eyes.

5. Who does Vivaldi suspect is plaguing him in Chapter 3?
(a) Her mother's secret adviser.
(b) The friar.
(c) His friend Bonarmo.
(d) Ellena's aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Marchesa question about the rumor's validity?

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

3. Where does Ellena decide to board for sanctuary?

4. What does Ellena beg Vivaldi not to do when their wedding is interrupted and she is seized by the intruders?

5. What is the response of the monk Ellena appeals to for protection?

(see the answer key)

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