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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bad news does Vivaldi discover upon entering Ellena's house in Chapter 3?
(a) Her aunt has died.
(b) Ellena has another suitor.
(c) Ellena has fled the country.
(d) The house has burned to the ground.

2. What choice is given to Ellena in Chapter 8?
(a) The fate of prisoners of the state.
(b) The color of her wedding gown.
(c) To accept the veil or marry a husband chosen for her.
(d) To repent her sins or flee the country.

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

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

5. What does his father threaten to do if Vivaldi marries Ellena?
(a) Lock him in the basement.
(b) Disinherit him.
(c) Leave the country.
(d) Beat him severely.

6. Who does Vivaldi encounter while leaving his mother's closet?
(a) Ellena.
(b) Her secret lover.
(c) His uncle.
(d) Her secret adviser.

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

8. Who does Vivaldi convince to help him search for the man who is plaguing him?
(a) His mother's adviser.
(b) His servant Paulo.
(c) Ellena.
(d) His friend Bonarmo.

9. What does Olivia promise to help Ellena do, despite risk of punishment?
(a) Kill the abbess.
(b) Burn down the convent.
(c) Escape from the convent.
(d) Sneak Vivaldi into her room.

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

11. What does Vivaldi demand to be done in Chapter 16?
(a) Ellena be released immediately.
(b) To be taken with Ellena.
(c) To be taken to the doctor.
(d) The charges explained to him.

12. What does Schedoni do when Vivaldi questions him?
(a) Flees the church.
(b) Ignores his questions.
(c) Answers his questions fully.
(d) Charges Vivaldi with a sword.

13. What does the Marchesa want avoided in carrying out Ellena's punishment?
(a) Her son's knowledge.
(b) Involving children.
(c) Violence.
(d) Public exposure.

14. Who is Vivaldi searching for while hiding in Chapter 13?
(a) A priest.
(b) A new girlfriend.
(c) Ellena's parents.
(d) The man who betrayed him.

15. What benefit does Ellena gain after meeting Olivia?
(a) A room with a beautiful view.
(b) Access to forbidden fruit.
(c) A large cask of wine.
(d) A letter from Vivaldi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ellena admonish the abbess?

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

3. Where do Vivaldi and Paulo end up after pursuing the figure in the monastery?

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

5. Why does Vivaldi question pursuing Ellena?

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