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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Schedoni taken into custody at the end of Chapter 28?
(a) For further questioning.
(b) He verbally berates the tribunal.
(c) He tries to escape.
(d) He speaks blasphemy.

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

3. What causes Ellena to consider relinquishing the world to join the convent in Chapter 25?
(a) Dismay at the Marchesa di Vivaldi's character.
(b) A chance to sing in their choir.
(c) Fear of abuse by Vivaldi.
(d) A letter Sister Olivia wrote her.

4. What led to the Bruno family's poverty?
(a) Robbery.
(b) Their extravagance.
(c) Habitual gambling.
(d) A large drought.

5. What does Schedoni learn was the fate of the village of the Barone di Cambrusca?
(a) It was destroyed by a flood.
(b) It was burned down by rebels.
(c) It was destroyed in an earthquake.
(d) It became the richest village in Italy.

6. What causes Ellena to fear for Schedoni while he is chasing Spalatro?
(a) She sees Schedoni fall down.
(b) She hears Schedoni scream.
(c) She realizes Schedoni is unarmed.
(d) She sees another man chasing Schedoni.

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

8. Where are Vivaldi and Paulo taken at the beginning of Chapter 17?
(a) The courthouse.
(b) To a local inn.
(c) The jail at St. Peters.
(d) Vivaldi's home.

9. In Chapter 26, what does the monk tell Vivaldi he will witness during the next day's questioning?
(a) An act of God.
(b) A murder.
(c) Many extraordinary things.
(d) A beautiful opera.

10. What does Schedoni give the guide before he dismisses him?
(a) A firm handshake.
(b) A stiletto.
(c) Food for his journey.
(d) A sack of gold.

11. In Chapter 18, where does Ellena's journey take her?
(a) An abandoned building.
(b) Vivaldi's family home.
(c) The plains of Apulia.
(d) Her hometown.

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

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

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

15. Where does the tribunal send Vivaldi at the end of Chapter 27?
(a) Back to his cell.
(b) To the dungeon.
(c) His hometown.
(d) To another tribunal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellena suspect of her breakfast in Chapter 19?

2. What is the only way Vivaldi claims to know Schedoni in Chapter 28?

3. Who does Ellena think saved her from Spaltaro?

4. What realization does Schedoni come to that causes him agony and remorse?

5. How long is Ellena's journey in Chapter 18?

(see the answer keys)

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