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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vivaldi relate to the tribunal even though he doesn't believe it?
(a) The story of the deserted town they passed on their journey.
(b) That he will be set free.
(c) Ellena's death.
(d) The monk's tale.

2. What does Schedoni instruct Spaltaro to do to Ellena in Chapter 20?
(a) Marry her.
(b) Make sure she has food.
(c) Set her free.
(d) Kill her.

3. What does Ellena worry Vivaldi has done at the start of Chapter 30?
(a) Been shipped to Jerusalem.
(b) Yielded to his parents' demands and forgotten her.
(c) Been placed in slavery.
(d) Confessed her whereabouts.

4. What frightens Ellena several times during the night in Chapter 18?
(a) The darkness.
(b) Nightmares.
(c) A figure approaching the bed.
(d) The screams of other prisoners.

5. In Chapter 30, who does Olivia reveal to Ellena that she is?
(a) A famous actress.
(b) The spirit of Beatrice.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her cousin.

6. What does Schedoni believe his first step must be in obtaining his desires in Chapter 21?
(a) Killing the Marchesa di Vivaldi.
(b) Capturing Spaltaro.
(c) Freeing Vivaldi.
(d) Fleeing the country.

7. What does Schedoni lock himself in his room to do in Chapter 20?
(a) Pray for forgiveness.
(b) Write a letter to Vivaldi.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Meditate on his scheme.

8. In Chapter 19, what is Spalatro shocked to see Ellena do?
(a) Beg him for mercy.
(b) Rise out of bed.
(c) Attempt to escape.
(d) Smile at him.

9. How long is Ellena's journey in Chapter 18?
(a) Eight hours.
(b) Two days and two nights.
(c) Six months.
(d) Three years.

10. What information does the tribunal want from the mysterious monk in Chapter 28?
(a) Ellena's location.
(b) His hometown.
(c) The monk's identity and proof of his statement.
(d) His religious beliefs.

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

12. How does Vivaldi gain Paulo an indulgence at the close of Chapter 29?
(a) By offering several other testimonies.
(b) With a bribe.
(c) Through prayer.
(d) By begging profusely.

13. What does the Marchese agree to do to please his son in Chapter 31?
(a) Buy him a new guitar.
(b) Flee the country.
(c) Marry him and Ellena.
(d) Have Schedoni killed.

14. What does Schedoni question the guide about after a sleepless night in Chapter 23?
(a) Spalatro.
(b) A remedy for insomnia.
(c) His opinion of Ellena.
(d) The day's weather.

15. What strikes Schedoni about the play Virginia?
(a) He wrote a similar play.
(b) It involves a father murdering his daughter.
(c) The horrible performance of the actors.
(d) The lead actress favors Ellena.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ellena feel about Sister Olivia of San Stefano in Chapter 25?

2. What does Schedoni admit about Nicola in Chapter 28?

3. Who did the ancient servant that testified in the trial in Chapter 29 work for?

4. What event is happening in Rome in Chapter 17?

5. What will no one tell Vivaldi about the mysterious monk in Chapter 26?

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