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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Paulo announce is approaching in Chapter 13?
(a) The abbess of the convent.
(b) Vivaldi's parents.
(c) The local sheriff.
(d) Two Carmelite spies.

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

3. Where does Vivaldi find lodging in Chapter 13?
(a) A society of Benedictines.
(b) A homeless shelter.
(c) A local tavern.
(d) An apple orchard.

4. Why is Ellena hesitant to continue her relationship with Vivaldi?
(a) She has found a new love.
(b) The church's disapproval.
(c) His parent's disapproval.
(d) His horrible singing voice.

5. Where does Ellena decide to board for sanctuary?
(a) The Sicilian coast.
(b) The convent of Santa Maria della Pieta.
(c) Vivaldi's home.
(d) The Tuscan wine region.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unforgivable sin is Ellena accused of in Chapter 6?

2. What does Vivaldi question Paulo about in Chapter 7?

3. When Paulo tells him of the man in white garb, who does Vivaldi think the man is?

4. What is the warning Vivaldi receives upon returning to the villa in Chapter 3?

5. What does Vivaldi leave near Ellena during the concert in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Marchesa fear her son will do when she hears of Ellena's escape, and who does she summon to confirm the rumor?

2. What is Signora Bianchi's reaction when Vivaldi states his desire to marry Ellena?

3. Describe how Vivaldi feels when he first sees Ellena in Chapter 1.

4. What happens when Ellena agrees to marry Vivaldi?

5. Where does the funeral for Signora di Bianchi take place and what invitation is extended to Ellena there?

6. What happens that causes Vivaldi to rush to Ellena's house, and what does he find there?

7. Who does Vivaldi believe has betrayed him on his escape plan and why?

8. How does Ellena react to Vivaldi's attempts to draw her attention in Chapter 1?

9. What does Beatrice believe about the Signora's death, and what does Vivaldi do in response to this?

10. What does Vivaldi find when he returns to Ellena's house in Chapter 9, and what does this cause him to suspect?

(see the answer keys)

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