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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Vivaldi suspect is the cause of death in the investigation?
(a) Strangulation.
(b) Poison.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Old age.

3. What is the profession of the strange man in the church in the Introduction?
(a) An assassin.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A chef.
(d) An actor.

4. Where is the villa where Ellena and her escort live?
(a) Next to the church.
(b) Venice.
(c) Rome.
(d) Altieri.

5. In Chapter 3, what does Ellena finally acknowledge Vivaldi as?
(a) A great singer.
(b) The village idiot.
(c) An annoyance.
(d) An admirer.

6. Why is Vivaldi's mother displeased with her son when she returns to her apartment?
(a) His display of emotions.
(b) The unattended chores.
(c) His manner of dress.
(d) The state of her apartment.

7. What does Ellena realize about love at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) It is a myth.
(b) It is the most powerful affection of her heart.
(c) It is unattainable.
(d) She has never felt it before.

8. How does Ellena decide to endure her suffering?
(a) By fighting back.
(b) Using it to compose music.
(c) With firmness and dignity.
(d) Wailing repeatedly.

9. After talking to Beatrice, what does Vivaldi not want her to mention to Ellena?
(a) Beatrice's suspicions regarding his plot to burn down the villa.
(b) Beatrice's suspicions regarding his true feelings about her.
(c) Beatrice's suspicions regarding the disease he has contracted.
(d) Beatrice's suspicions regarding Signora Bianchi's death.

10. 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.

11. Where is the church in which Vincentio di Vivaldi sees Ellena di Rosalba in Chapter 1?
(a) Sicily.
(b) San Lorenzo.
(c) The suburbs of Venice.
(d) Rome.

12. 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) Forget about her.
(c) Leave her.
(d) Follow her.

13. What unforgivable sin is Ellena accused of in Chapter 6?
(a) Being a witch.
(b) Murder of several people.
(c) Blasphemy against the church.
(d) Seeking a clandestine union with Vivaldi.

14. What does Vivaldi ask his friend to do at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Play guitar while he serenades Ellena.
(b) Accompany him to the villa.
(c) Loan him money.
(d) Kidnap Ellena.

15. What do Vivaldi and Paulo find when attempting to leave the monastery?
(a) A book of spells.
(b) The keys to the monastery.
(c) A blood stained monk habit.
(d) A lock of Ellena's hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12 what does Ellena fear during the concert?

2. Who is Vivaldi searching for while hiding in Chapter 13?

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

4. What happens to Ellena on the morning she is to leave for the convent at Santa Maria della Pieta?

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

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