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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The monk discusses a confession with Vivaldi in Vivaldi's cell in Chapter 25. Where is that confession made?
(a) A cave in the hills.
(b) The church in Santa Maria dell Pieta.
(c) A police station.
(d) Vivaldi's hometown.

2. What is the only way Vivaldi claims to know Schedoni in Chapter 28?
(a) As a monk.
(b) As a musical star.
(c) Through a friend.
(d) As a servant.

3. What are the guards' stipulations to allow Paulo to stay with Vivaldi, at the trial in Chapter 29?
(a) He must remain silent.
(b) He must testify as well.
(c) He must kneel the entire time.
(d) He must transcribe the trial.

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

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

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

7. What does Ellena do upon discovering the monk's identity?
(a) Cries out in horror.
(b) Laughs uncontrollably.
(c) Faints to the ground.
(d) Weeps joyously.

8. Who does Ellena think saved her from Spaltaro?
(a) God.
(b) Vivaldi.
(c) Schedoni.
(d) Bonarmo.

9. In Chapter 24 what does the Marchesa di Vivaldi ask Schedoni about Ellena?
(a) How she escaped.
(b) If he believes her to be a good match for her son.
(c) Whether she has paid her debt to justice.
(d) Whether she is safe.

10. Whose confession does Father Ansaldo relate to the tribunal?
(a) The Marchesa di Vivaldi's
(b) The Count di Bruno's.
(c) Ellena's.
(d) Bonarmo's

11. What does the Marchesa believe changed Schedoni's opinion of Ellena?
(a) He has become mentally ill.
(b) A bribe from Vivaldi.
(c) A conversation with a priest.
(d) He has fallen in love with Ellena.

12. Where does Schedoni deposit Ellena in Chapter 22?
(a) A friend's house.
(b) A local convent.
(c) An abandoned farmhouse.
(d) A prison cell.

13. How does Ellena feel about Sister Olivia of San Stefano in Chapter 25?
(a) She should leave the convent to marry Schedoni.
(b) She loves her most of all the nuns.
(c) She will soon die.
(d) She has a bitter hatred for her.

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

15. In Chapter 24, what does the Marchesa believe after hearing details about Ellena's family?
(a) They should be written into a book.
(b) That Schedoni has been taken in by Ellena's lies.
(c) She would like to hear the details from Ellena for herself.
(d) Her son should marry Ellena immediately.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps dispel Olivia's despondency in Chapter 30?

2. What does Ellena worry Vivaldi has done at the start of Chapter 30?

3. What does Schedoni do every time the guide mentions Spalatro?

4. What does Schedoni question the guide about after a sleepless night in Chapter 23?

5. What does Vivaldi expect to happen when he meets the Chief Officer?

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