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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 28, what does the assassin's confession prove?
(a) Schedoni is innocent.
(b) Ellena is dead.
(c) Count di Bruno plotted his brother's murder.
(d) Nicola played no part in this.

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

3. What does Ellena urge Schedoni to do after seeing Spalatro wounded?
(a) Bring Spalatro on their journey.
(b) Depart hastily.
(c) Seek a doctor.
(d) Summon a priest to administer last rites.

4. What is the only thing that alleviates Ellena's fearful day in Chapter 19?
(a) Her faith in God.
(b) Her belief Vivaldi is safe.
(c) Sunshine.
(d) Singing.

5. Who did Olivia correspond regularly with in Chapter 30?
(a) The Count di Bruno.
(b) Signor Bianchi.
(c) The Marchesa di Vivaldi.
(d) Paulo, Vivaldi's servant.

6. Who helps dispel Olivia's despondency in Chapter 30?
(a) The abbess and nuns of Santa Maria della Pieta.
(b) Vivaldi.
(c) A beggar on the road.
(d) A street preacher.

7. What is the response of the monk Ellena appeals to for protection?
(a) He offers his protection.
(b) He vows to pray for her.
(c) He laughs in her face.
(d) He tells her life is not worth saving and accuses her of slattery.

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

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

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

11. Who did the ancient servant that testified in the trial in Chapter 29 work for?
(a) The Marchesa di Vivaldi.
(b) The Count di Bruno.
(c) The Italian government.
(d) Vivaldi's uncle.

12. 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 destroyed in an earthquake.
(c) It became the richest village in Italy.
(d) It was burned down by rebels.

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

14. Whose trial is Vivaldi called to testify in, at the start of Chapter 29?
(a) His mother's.
(b) Ellena's.
(c) Nicola's.
(d) Schedoni's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the court of the Inquisition remind Vivaldi they are merciful to in Chapter 17?

2. Why is Ellena overjoyed with Schedoni in Chapter 23?

3. What does Schedoni lock himself in his room to do in Chapter 20?

4. What is Vivaldi told when he summons the jailer to detain the monk in Chapter 27?

5. Where does Schedoni deposit Ellena in Chapter 22?

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