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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12: Chapter 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vivaldi relate to the tribunal even though he doesn't believe it?
(a) Ellena's death.
(b) The monk's tale.
(c) The story of the deserted town they passed on their journey.
(d) That he will be set free.

2. What does Ellena beg Vivaldi not to do when their wedding is interrupted and she is seized by the intruders?
(a) Love her any longer.
(b) Leave her.
(c) Follow her.
(d) Forget about her.

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

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

5. What strikes Schedoni about the play Virginia?
(a) The horrible performance of the actors.
(b) The lead actress favors Ellena.
(c) He wrote a similar play.
(d) It involves a father murdering his daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stops Schedoni from harming Ellena in Chapter 20?

2. What does Schedoni learn was the fate of the village of the Barone di Cambrusca?

3. What does Ellena realize about love at the end of Chapter 6?

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

5. How does Ellena decide to endure her suffering?

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