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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vivaldi leave near Ellena during the concert in Chapter 12?
(a) A pile of money.
(b) A key to her cell.
(c) A note.
(d) A beautiful ring.

2. Where does Ellena decide to board for sanctuary?
(a) The Tuscan wine region.
(b) The Sicilian coast.
(c) The convent of Santa Maria della Pieta.
(d) Vivaldi's home.

3. What does Vivaldi's father accuse him of doing to Ellena?
(a) Horrifying her.
(b) Murdering her.
(c) Coercing her with money.
(d) Staining her honor.

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

5. Why does Vivaldi question pursuing Ellena?
(a) His mother would not consent.
(b) He fears she will murder him.
(c) The church would excommunicate him.
(d) She has bad breath.

6. Who warns Vivaldi about visiting Ellena's villa?
(a) A ghost.
(b) The mayor of the Villa.
(c) A beggar.
(d) A mysterious monk.

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

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

9. What rumor does Vivaldi's mother hear in Chapter 14?
(a) Her love affair has been discovered.
(b) Ellena has escaped.
(c) There is a price on her head.
(d) Her husband is going to leave her.

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

11. What does Vivaldi's friend suggest he do near the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Buy Ellena's villa.
(b) Serenade Ellena.
(c) Leave the country.
(d) Take a long nap.

12. What do Vivaldi's mother and her adviser decide to do after Vivaldi has left her apartments in Chapter 4?
(a) To not confine their efforts to mere remonstrances.
(b) To go to pray for Vivaldi's soul.
(c) To flee the country together.
(d) To prepare a feast for Vivaldi and Ellena.

13. Who does Paulo announce is approaching in Chapter 13?
(a) The local sheriff.
(b) Two Carmelite spies.
(c) Vivaldi's parents.
(d) The abbess of the convent.

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

15. What does Vivaldi accuse his mother's adviser of in Chapter 4?
(a) Spying on the Vivaldi family.
(b) Stealing Vivaldi's music.
(c) Being a thief.
(d) Slandering Ellena to his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the profession of the strange man in the church in the Introduction?

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

3. What does Vivaldi ascertain after observing his mother's adviser?

4. What does his father threaten to do if Vivaldi marries Ellena?

5. Who does Vivaldi suspect is plaguing him in Chapter 3?

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