2. Who drags Ellena away while Vivaldi is wounded in Chapter 16?
(a) Inquisitors.
(b) Vivaldi's mother.
(c) The Friar of the church.
(d) Olivia.

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

4. When Paulo tells him of the man in white garb, who does Vivaldi think the man is?
(a) Paulo's father.
(b) A famous painter.
(c) The man who is plaguing him.
(d) An angel sent from God.

5. What does Olivia leave for Ellena in her room?
(a) Several books.
(b) A small pet.
(c) A new dress.
(d) A musical instrument.

6. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

12. Where do Vivaldi and Paulo end up after pursuing the figure in the monastery?
(a) The choir loft
(b) Ellena's house.
(c) The top of a mountain.
(d) An empty chamber.

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

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

15. What does Vivaldi ascertain after observing his mother's adviser?
(a) The adviser is very ill.
(b) The adviser is plotting to kill his mother.
(c) He is not the man plaguing him.
(d) His mother is having an affair with him.