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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15: Chapter 32, 33 and 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Schedoni plot to send Ellena?
(a) The Italian wine region.
(b) The South of France.
(c) To an unmarked grave.
(d) The convent of San Stefano.

2. Who does the court of the Inquisition remind Vivaldi they are merciful to in Chapter 17?
(a) The extremely rich.
(b) True love.
(c) Those who confess.
(d) The very talented.

3. What prevented Signora Bianchi from telling Ellena about her family?
(a) Her death.
(b) A pact with Count di Bruno.
(c) A sign from God.
(d) A bribe from Vivaldi's parents.

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

5. Who does Ellena suspect Spalatro is?
(a) Her brother.
(b) A government spy.
(c) An agent of the Marchesa di Vivaldi.
(d) A hired assassin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing that alleviates Ellena's fearful day in Chapter 19?

2. Where is the church in which Vincentio di Vivaldi sees Ellena di Rosalba in Chapter 1?

3. What does the Marchesa want avoided in carrying out Ellena's punishment?

4. Why does Ellena admonish the abbess?

5. Whose trial is Vivaldi called to testify in, at the start of Chapter 29?

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